Ontario College Diploma in Developmental Services Worker (Accelerated)

Confederation College's Developmental Services Worker program will give you the skills and experience you need to support individuals in living their life to the fullest. Coursework includes study in developmental disabilities, teaching strategies, health promotion, augmentative communication and assistive technology, pharmacology, dual diagnosis, trends and issues, behavioural supports, counselling skills and community development. If you believe in inclusion,
individualization and empowerment for all people in our community, this program is for you.

Graduates of the Developmental Services Worker go on to support people with disabilities across the lifespan. They find positions in a variety of settings in Thunder Bay and region, including: Avenue II, Brain Injury Services of Northern Ontario, City of Thunder Bay Recreation & Culture Division Inclusion Services, Community Living Thunder Bay, Dilico, OPTIONS northwest, Lakehead Public Schools, Superior Greenstone Association for Community Living, Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board, and more.

Roles include Student Support Professional, Employment Support Specialist, Residential/Community Support Worker, Independent Contractor, Advocate, Family Support Worker and others.

A four year degree from an accredited university or college in a healthcare related field such as Nursing or Social Work (1st class)
a) Original transcripts as well as a notarized, translated copy must be provided where applicable
b) No more than six backlogs/failures
must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher average
Academic IELTS- 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT- 88 (no band less than 22)