Social Service Worker

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Domestic students should apply online or by phone at 1-888-892-2228.

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International students should apply online. Note: not all programs are open to international students.

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Virtual tours

If you can't make an on-campus tour or attend one of our events, the virtual tour is a great way to visit us.

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Careers - September 2023

Graduates find employment as direct service providers with a variety of social service agencies such as residential services for special populations, women's crisis services, programs for children and youth, and services for the unemployed. Graduates have advanced standing opportunities toward degree completion in Conestoga's Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development; degree completion opportunities in Conestoga's Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice; and degree completion opportunities toward a Bachelor of Social Development Studies at Renison College, University of Waterloo. Graduates of the program are eligible to register with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

On average, 92% of graduates from the last three years (2018 to 2020) found employment within six months of graduation.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home