Transcript Social Service Worker Program

Social Service Worker
Program
MOHAWK LAURIER CENTER
NEW APPLICANT INFO SESSION
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WELCOME
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We are an urban satellite campus in the
downtown core of Brantford
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our classrooms are intermingled and in
walking distance of each other
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Our bookstore and accessible learning
services are located at our Elgin Street
campus
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Allow Us To…
Introduce ourselves and our campus
 Tell you about what it means to be a
Social Service Worker
 Tell you about our Social Service Worker
Program
 Let you know what to expect
 Answer any of your questions
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Social Service Work is…
A commitment to lifelong learning
 Understanding how to use your knowledge
skills and abilities as a way to assist others
 Learning to facilitate positive changes in
the lives of others
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Social Service Workers…
Help people reach their goals
 Work with individuals, families, groups,
and communities
 Assess needs of people and communities
 Work with the process of empowerment in
mind
 Have knowledge of a variety of social
programs and community services
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Who is best suited for
social service work?
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Someone who :
Respects the dignity of all people
 Believes that everyone has the potential
for change
 Believes everyone has the right to
equality, justice and access to services
 Challenges their own belief systems when
necessary
 Believes that people have a right to their
own choices
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Our Program
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3 Deliveries of SSW
The social service worker program is
delivered at our Fennell campus during
the day and also in the evening and at our
campus here in Brantford – this is the fast
track program
 Once you have begun the program at our
campus is it expected that you will
complete it at our campus; We are unable
to facilitate transfers
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SSW FAST TRACK
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Study four (4) terms in a row; start in
January and finish the following April
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term week 8 is a break week where there
are no classes
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There are about 2 weeks in between each
term that you will be away from classes
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Program Details
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Graduate with a diploma in Social Service
Work
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Classes run Monday to Friday – usually
scheduled between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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You will need to be available to attend all
classes
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Curriculum Details
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Core courses include a focus on
humanities, social sciences and social
service work
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A total of 600 Field placement hours
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Courses use a variety of evaluation tools
such as research essays, tests, group work
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Field Placement Practicum
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Students complete field placement in the
second, third, and fourth term.
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May to August; September to December;
January to April for a total of 600 hours
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Placement days are Thursdays and Fridays
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Field Placement Practicum
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Placements are developed by our Field
Placement Coordinator
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Students are supported in weekly small
class seminars by Faculty Liaison
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Placements are available in Hamilton
Brantford and surrounding areas
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Learn Important Skills
How to interview
 How to work within legal and ethical
boundaries
 How to refer people to what they need
 How to advocate
 How to assist communities to change
 How to handle crisis
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You will leave with core helping
skills and values that can be
used with a variety of people in
a variety of settings
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Employment Opportunities
Social service agencies
 Income maintenance programs
 Mental health agencies
 Residential and supportive housing
settings
 Agencies who service people living with
disabilities
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Employment Trends
Employment trends include entry level positions
doing part-time, contract and relief positions
 Mohawk College has excellent employment search
and support services to offer graduates through our
Graduate Employment Office
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Plan for Your Success!
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What can you do to prepare?
Build in your supports – let people know
 Getting your standard first aid and CPR can be
helpful in field placement
 Ensure you have an understanding of
computers; word, PowerPoint, and how to
navigate online systems
 Know that many agencies require a police
clearance in order for you to have contact with
their clients
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We are here to support you!
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Student Success Advisor:
[email protected]
– Exemptions, information, Financial Aid &
Bursaries
Peer Tutoring onsite
 Accessible Learning and Counseling
Services
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– Personal, career clarity, study skills
– learning needs and counseling
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Library supports
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
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Your application questions:
Admissions Advisor [email protected]
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Offers of admission - be sure to let us know!
– ASAP – 2 weeks expiry from the date of offer
– First payment November 13,2012
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Important dates
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