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DEVELOPMENTAL SOCIAL WORK

Developmental Services Worker program is highly regarded by established professionals, graduates, families, service agencies and people who have intellectual disabilities.

This health programs curriculum will reflect best practices, current and relevant knowledge and address up-to-date issues. It will emphasize a deep understanding of:

The life experiences of people who have intellectual disabilities
The nature of intellectual disabilities
Values clarification
Analysis
Critical and reflective thinking
Problem solving
Effecting positive change
Communication and teamwork
Personal support requirements and techniques
Team skills
Time management
Accessing resources

Career Outlook

Educational assistant
Support worker
Residential support worker
Family support worker
Employment supporter
Job coach
Community disability worker
Integration facilitator

Areas of Employment

The field of intellectual disabilities involves a broad network of people who have intellectual disabilities, their families and friends, developmental services workers, organizations, and agencies that all provide supports and services to help people who have intellectual disabilities.

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DEVELOPMENTAL SOCIAL WORK