College Updates

Perspective is the official publication of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. In this issue: Message from the Registrar & CEOResilience and Well-BeingPractice Notes: ETHICS→ATop 10 Considerations for Using Communication Technology in Practice

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As a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, you must pay your annual membership fee by December 31. Keeping your membership current is important. It demonstrates your commitment to professional, ethical, qualified and accountable practice. It says something important about the professions of social work and social service work as a whole, and also about you as an individual practitioner. (more…)

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is pleased to announce the re-election of Council President Shelley Hale, RSSW, and the election of the Council Executive Committee for 2019/20. “I am honoured to be re-elected as President of the College Council,” says Shelley, who was re-elected on September 5, 2019. “I look forward to working alongside my fellow Council members in the development of the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan as we fulfill…

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The College is pleased to present the following update regarding current issues and resources related to Professional Practice. Reminder: Continuing Competence Program Participation in the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) is a condition of registration and one of the ways that members demonstrate their commitment to professional and ethical practice. All members (with the exception of those in the retired class) are required to participate in the CCP. This includes those who are not currently practising,…

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This year’s Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) was a great success! Over 500 members gathered in person at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and many more viewed the event via livestream through the College website or via the College’s Facebook page. We invite you to watch highlights of the event — the theme of which was Ethics. Insight. Innovation. — on our website and YouTube channel. A special note of thanks The success of…

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On Thursday May 30, 2019, the College held its Council elections in Electoral District Nos. 1, 2 and 5. Role of Council members Council members provide direction to the College and its staff in fulfilling its mandate to protect the public interest. This includes: Developing policies to regulate the practice of social work and social service work which reflect the College’s public protection mandate.Governing and managing the affairs of the College.Attending and participating in Council…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is pleased to announce that registration for the 2019 Annual Meeting & Education Day (AMED) is now open to all College members. AMED is part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. When: Thursday, June 13, 2019Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building (Toronto)Who should attend: OCSWSSW Members This year’s theme is Ethics. Insight. Innovation. The College is pleased to present Jeffrey Ansloos, assistant professor of…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is pleased to announce the launch of its first-ever online public awareness online campaign. What’s in a name? promotes awareness of the College and the Online Register of social workers and social service workers in Ontario. It also reinforces the College’s ongoing mandate to protect the public interest through the campaign’s full tagline, “What’s in a name? Protection for you.” We will provide a review…

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The College has developed an ethical decision-making tool named ETHICS→A in order to assist members in considering the issues and applying their professional judgment in particular scenarios. The Tool supports ethical and professional practice by providing a process for members to follow. The ETHICS→A Tool can be used in clinical and non-clinical, direct and indirect practice. It can be used informally to assist members in organizing their thoughts and supporting their decision making, inserted in…

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On Thursday, May 30, 2019, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers will hold an election for registered social workers and registered social service workers in Electoral District Nos. 1, 2 and 5. The College invites all members eligible to vote to put their names forward as candidates for election to the College Council. For more information, click on the following links: Electoral District No. 1Electoral District No. 2Electoral District No. 5…

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Members can now renew their membership and pay their annual fee through the College’s online member services. The deadline to complete your membership renewal is December 31, 2018. (more…)

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