The St. Demetrius Development Corporation accept High School Co-op and Student Placements year round. Prior to your placement, you will be required to submit a written outline of your proposed placement including your goals, objectives, timelines, number of hours and any another pertinent information.
The Social Service Worker (SSW/SSW-GER) field practicum is designed to assist students in acquiring direct field experience. The field practicum is best understood as a 3-way Partnership between the College (Field Practicum Coordinator, Field Liaisons, Faculty and Administrators), Students and the Practicum Setting (Field Agencies and Site Supervisors). During the field practicum, students will develop abilities in the following areas, which include Practice Skills, Practicum Knowledge, Professional Work Ethics and Values, Integration of Theory and Practice and Inter/Intrapersonal Skills.