Social Service Worker - Gerontology

South Campus - Windsor (B895)

Two Year - Ontario College Diploma

September

Alice Barron
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4936
asbarron@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

• Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4U or EAE4C

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOALS
The Social Service Worker - Gerontology program will prepare students to become leaders in the field of eldercare. The focus of the program is to enhance the quality of life for older adults using a holistic, strengths-based approach. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills such as individual and group modes of facilitation, intervention with clients, their families and significant others, case management skills, interpersonal communication skills and skills related to working with bereavement and grief.

The vision and work of graduates goes beyond needs of older adults to include needs of caregivers and the education of the general public. Graduates will develop social service worker knowledge, values and skills and develop expertise in working with the older adult population.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
As a result of the tremendous increase in the older adult population, this field continues to grow with new and emerging job opportunities. This includes social service worker, family resource worker in a retirement or long term care home, program/recreation assistant in an adult day program, case worker in supportive housing, community outreach programs and entrepreneurial initiatives.

FIELD PLACEMENT
Employers who provide our field placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the field placement setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student at the student's expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by mid September, you jeopardize the opportunity to complete either of your field placements.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Accepted applicants must supply proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to program entry.

Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: B895

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$3,172.69
$600 - $800

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.