Become a Social Work Technician

There are currently two pathways to apply as a social work technician.

This process applies to those who:

- Have successfully completed a recognized social work technician program:

NBCC’s Social Service Community Worker program
CCNB’s Technique en service social et communautaire program
A program approved by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
An Alberta Social Work Diploma program approved by the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)

- Are currently registered as a social work technician-equivalent in another jurisdiction in Canada (Ex: Social Service Worker with OCSWSSW)

- Are eligible candidates for the NBASW foreign qualification recognition program. If you are unsure whether you qualify for the program, please contact the NBASW.

APPLY HERE

Social Work Technician Substantial Equivalency Application

This application process applies to those who have not graduated from a recognized social work technician program and who have completed post-secondary education in a related field. Please note that work experience may be considered in the substantial equivalency application process.

APPLY FOR SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCY HERE

If the above pathways do not apply, more information on how you can pursue a career as a social work technician can be found here.

Learn More About Social Work Technician Registration

Applicants:

-Review the basics of Social Work Technician Regulation and Employment.

-Review the Scopes of Practice to understand what is considered within the social work technician scope of practice.

-Review the NBASW Code of Ethics to understand the ethical standard for social work technicians.

-Know the Benefits of NBASW Membership.

Employers:

-Review the Information for Employers.

-Review the Employer Package.

-Know the Benefits of NBASW Membership.

Still have questions? Contact sebastian.gomez@nbasw-attsnb.ca or call 506 440 3340 to discuss social work technician registration or to request a presentation for your workplace or class on How to Become a Social Work Technician.