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HUMAN SERVICES HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates may find employment in community- based agencies, full-time contractual positions and self-employment. A variety of career opportunities exist including: • supported independent living counsellors • specialized care providers • residential counsellors • job coaches • educational assistants • generic skills instructors • employment instructors • advocates • mediators • life skills instructors FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS Graduates of DSWR may be granted credit toward degree studies at the following institutions via articulation and transfer agreements: Athabasca University (AB), Bishop's University (QC), Davenport University (US), Griffith University (Australia), Lakehead University (ON), Laurier Brantford (ON), Nipissing University (ON), Ryerson University (ON), Thompson Rivers University (BC), University of Guelph (ON) and University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB). PLEASE NOTE Additional requirements include: • up-to-date immunization record • CPR certificate • Standard First Aid certificate • Police Vulnerable Sector Check GeorgianCollege.ca/DSWR DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES WORKER DSWR Students are provided with the knowledge and skills required to support people with developmental disabilities to participate in all aspects of life in their communities. It is anchored philosophically in person-directed planning, and in promoting the development of natural supports and opportunities for inclusion. The program includes core/mandatory curriculum areas, general education, communication courses and field placements. Core curriculum areas include intensive study in the following: supporting individuals and their families; accessibility, inclusion and participation; physical well-being and administration of medication; skills of helping; as well as professional communication, values, ethics and principles. ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA 2 years (4 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Orillia Approximate annual fees: $3,992.56 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) PLACEMENTS 3 field placements CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Many employment opportunities may be found in non-profit and government sectors in areas such as: • community development • program and event planning • social entrepreneurship and innovation Primary career categories include: • community development worker • community outreach worker • community economic development worker • community event planner • community project manager • social entrepreneur • social innovator PLEASE NOTE Additional requirements include: • up-to-date immunization record • CPR certificate • Standard First Aid certificate • Police Vulnerable Sector Check GeorgianCollege.ca/CDSI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL INNOVATION CDSI Social challenges require collaboration from multiple sectors to make a difference in our world. The program provides students with an interdisciplinary, systems approach to making transformative changes to our communities. The program combines social justice and social change principles with strategic skills and knowledge from the non-profit, government and business sectors. Curriculum includes study in the following areas: social challenges, community development, social entrepreneurship, business, fundraising, event planning, human resources and leadership development. Through experiential learning, students participate in the community building process and become facilitators of social change. By engaging directly with communities, students learn to appreciate and build upon the strengths of the community and utilize multiple perspectives to effectively make a difference. ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA 2 years (4 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Orillia Approximate annual fees: $4,636.60 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) PLACEMENTS 2 field placements 92 GeorgianCollege.ca