A semester (4 months) of training and placement working with people with Developmental Disabilities. An opportunity to gain employer required certifications and hands-on work experience. This program will provide varied experiences in the field of social services.

The DDC Program in partnership with: Kerry's Place Autism Services, Montage Support Services & New Leaf: Living and Learning Together Inc.

One semester (4 months) of training and placement includes:

• In class study with over 25 content/topic areas
• Practice placements in group home and day program support settings
• 192 hours of paid block placement (earn back your investment)
• Classes are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Placement shifts will vary)

Included in the $1500 tuition fee are all books and courses such as:

• Medication & Pharmacology
• Safe Management (Crisis Intervention) Certification
• Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
• Behaviour Management
• Resume & Interview Preparation
• And many more...

NEW!! Humber College Recognition for DDC Graduates

DDC Graduates can now apply for credit toward Humber's Developmental Services Worker (DSW) diploma program's courses:

• Field Practice/DSW.107
• Intervention Strategies/DSW.215
• Pharmacology/DSW.207
• Introduction to Developmental Disabilities/DSW.102

Two Program Offerings per year (Winter and Summer)
Upcoming Program Dates:

Summer 2009 program

• July 6 through October 29, 2009

Winter 2010 Program

• Begins January 2010

Program offered in Partnership with:

• Kerry's Place Autism Services
    www.kerrysplace.com
• Montage Support Services
    www.montagesupport.ca
• New Leaf Living and Learning Together Inc.
    www.newleaf.ca

UPCOMING INFORMATION SEMINARS:
	Wednesday June 3, 2009, 2:15 pm - 4:00 pm Information Seminar at JVS Toronto Atria 1 - 2255 Sheppard Ave. E., Suit A120		Wednesday June 10, 2009, 3 pm - 4:30 pm Information Seminar at Woodgreen Employment Resource Centre 989 Danforth Avenue (@Donlands) Toronto

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an application along with a resume and cover letter. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required. Maximum of 40 applicants will be accepted into the program.
Application Deadline: May 8, 2009 Extended Application Deadline: June 10, 2009

STUDENT SELECTION PROCESS:

1. All of the applications will be screened.
2. Qualified applicants will be called for a telephone screening. (Applicants should have knowledge about the DDC Program)
3. An interview will be set up for those who successfully pass the telephone screening.
4. An interview will be conducted. The results of your interview will be corresponded to you by mail.

Last updated January 21, 2009, reviewed Friday, July 3, 2009

Since 1973, Reena has been developing and providing community services for people who have a developmental disability. During that time, the agency has gained a well-deserved reputation for service innovation.

What makes Reena truly unique is the emphasis on providing Judaic programming and a Jewish environment for its clients, enabling them to develop spiritually and feel a connection and sense of belonging to their roots, culture and community.

Reena also encourages the expression of everyone's culture and religious roots, regardless of background or denomination.