It is a challenging program, which will provide great satisfaction to those committed to working with persons having a disability. Students can expect to do field placements out of the 5 major agencies in Thunder Bay, as well as with both Boards of Education. The program has high employment statistics, with jobs available across Canada. The Developmental Services Worker Program shares a common first year with the Child and Youth Worker, Community Gerontology, Recreation and Leisure Services and Social Service Worker Programs. The Early Childhood Education Program has a common first semester and four common courses in the second semester.
Applicants apply directly to their program of choice.
For details on program transferability, please refer to Human Services Core , page 31. Program Continuation Criteria Criteria for continuation into semester 2 is as required for the Human Services common first year. Employment Opportunities Graduates are eligible for employment in a variety of settings providing services for persons with a disability. Roles include paraprofessional specialists within educational services, employment support persons in vocational services, support workers in residential services and support for families. There are expanded opportunities as people with disabilities are further integrated into the mainstream of society.