Developmental Services Worker

The Developmental Services Worker diploma at Fleming College in Peterborough, Ontario prepares you to support people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to live full, included and self-directed lives. Over two years you will study person-centred and person-directed support, communication, behavioural support, health and wellness, advocacy, inclusion, and the ethical and legal frameworks of the sector. Supervised field placements give you genuine experience working alongside individuals and support teams in community and residential settings.

You will learn to provide compassionate daily-living and personal support, encourage independence and community participation, use positive behavioural approaches, and champion the rights and dignity of the people you support. The program emphasises respect, empathy and practical skills grounded in current best practice. Graduates work as developmental services workers, disability and community-living support workers, residential support staff and day-program facilitators, with steady demand across the sector. International students gain valuable Canadian human-services experience and a respected credential focused on inclusion. If you are patient, caring and committed to helping people overcome barriers and reach their goals, this diploma offers a profoundly rewarding career making a daily difference in people’s lives and in their communities.

With Fleming’s hands-on facilities and strong industry links in Peterborough, graduates leave ready to step confidently into roles such as Developmental Services Worker, equipped with the practical, Canadian-ready skills today’s employers actively seek.