Program Overview

Social service professionals are able to apply their skills to a wide range of situations. Whether it’s helping families through a crisis or working with victims of trauma, their roles within society are very important.

The Social Services Worker Professional program at Vancouver Career College is designed to prepare graduates for positions throughout the community. Special attention is given to the specific needs of youth Aboriginals, and people affected by addiction, as these populations tend to be the most marginalized in society. Students will receive focused training on working with youth and those in recovery through practicum placements.

Upon graduation from the Social Services Worker Professional program, students will receive certifications in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Medication Administration for Support Workers, and three other certificates.

Admission Requirements:

Students must meet all of the pre-requisites listed below, meet their financial obligations with the college, and acknowledge their understanding of the college’s policies and procedures provided in the student handbook, prior to starting classes.

Academic Requirements for Admissions:

• Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (General Education Development or BC Adult Basic Education)

OR

• Mature student status (19 years of age upon starting classes)
• Proof of English Language proficiency

*Note: Transcripts from an institution outside of Canada must be verified by an international education credential evaluation service, such as WES or ICES.

Administrative Requirements for Admissions:

Complete the ‘Student Declaration – Social Services Worker Programs’ form (provided by the college)

Meet the English Language Proficiency Policy

Practicum, Clinical Placement or Preceptorship Requirements:

• Criminal record check (in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act)
• Up-to-date immunization report (form provided by college)

Note: Please refer to the Student Handbook for more information.

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

The Social Services Worker - Professional program is offered in a combined (hybrid) format, with both in-person and online components, at the Vancouver and Surrey campuses

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