College Updates

On Thursday, May 31, 2018, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the “College”) will hold an election for social work members and social service work members in Electoral District No. 4. The College invites all members eligible to vote in Electoral District No. 4 to put their names forward as candidates for election to the College Council. To determine if you are a member in District No. 4, click here. What…

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The College recently made a submission to the Ministry of Children and Youth Services in response to the proposed regulations under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) relating to requirements for qualifications of Children’s Aid Society staff and adoption/adoption licensing (Proposal Numbers 17-CYS034 and 17-CYS020). View submission

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As part of the College's ongoing employer campaign, we are excited to announce the launch of a new interactive quiz! Designed to test an employer's knowledge, this educational quiz highlights the many benefits of hiring registered social workers and registered social service workers. After all, we don't want employers to miss out on any of the value that registered College members bring to their organization. Test your own knowledge and take the quiz now! Continue…

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NEW! CCP VideoThe College is pleased to announce the launch of a new educational video to assist members in understanding and completing the Continuing Competence Program (CCP). As members of the College, you are required to complete the CCP as part of your annual renewal of registration. This is one of the ways you demonstrate to the public that you are committed to professional, ethical, qualified and accountable practice. The new video walks through the…

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The College continues to be made aware of a number of inaccuracies that have been circulating in relation to the amendments to the Registration Regulation, which came into effect on January 1, 2018. As mentioned in the College’s August 2nd eBulletin and in a November 15th news update, the amendments to the Registration Regulation, O. Reg. 383/00 made under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 include, amongst other changes, the following: Improving language in the current Regulation so…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers has learned that long-awaited legislative changes concerning psychotherapy will be proclaimed in force on December 30, 2017. These important developments affect members who practise psychotherapy and/or those who wish to use the title “psychotherapist”. For details on this important proclamation, including the approved Practice Guidelines for Performing the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy, visit the College’s website. What does this proclamation mean?As of December 30, 2017,…

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The College is pleased to announce that the fall 2017 issue of Perspective can now be viewed on the Perspective website.In this issue… Message from the Registrar – The Role of the CollegeMembership Renewal: An Important Reminder 3 Ways to Connect with the College on Social MediaNew Council Roster for 2017/18Practice Notes: Professional and Ethical: Communication Technology Practices and Policies for a Digital WorldDiscipline Decision SummariesAnd much more! Members who wish to print a hard copy…

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It has come to the College’s attention that members and potential applicants have expressed some concerns regarding the amendments to the Registration Regulation, which will come into effect on January 1, 2018. As mentioned in the College’s August 2nd eBulletin, the amendments to the Registration Regulation, O. Reg. 383/00 made under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 include, amongst other changes, the following: Improving language in the current Regulation so that all…

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The 2018 renewal period is now open. 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, 2017. Renew Your Membership Online To renew your membership online, follow these easy steps: Login using your User ID (your OCSWSSW registration number) and your password.Go to “My Profile” to confirm that your personal information is accurate and up to date.Click…

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The Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) is conducting a province-wide online survey to gather information about current social work salaries and job satisfaction across sectors of practice in Ontario. The collection and analysis of this data is crucial to better understanding what needs to be done to address these inequities, to create more supportive work environments and to provide a baseline to track changes in salaries and job satisfaction over time. Click here to…

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This year's renewal period will begin in early November. You will be sent a notice via email once the College's member renewal period is open. Members will be able to renew their membership and pay their annual fee through the College's online member services in early November. The deadline to complete your membership renewal is December 31, 2017. Renew Your Membership Online Once the renewal period is open, follow these easy steps to renew your…

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