College Updates

The College has important updates for members regarding the Social Workers and Social Service Workers Professional Development Fund (SWSSWPDF) and the Continuing Competence Program (CCP). Extension of the SWSSWPDFThe Honourable Helena Jaczek , Minister of Community and Social Services, has recently announced her decision to extend the Social Workers and Social Service Workers Professional Development Fund (SWSSWPDF) for a further two years. The SWSSWPDF helps ensure that members of the College have access to professional…

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[ocswssw_blue_callout] [ocswssw_gridrow][ocswssw_twothird] The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers’ Registrar issued the following message regarding CBC Marketplace and the role of the College as regulator.[/ocswssw_twothird][ocswssw_onethird][ocswssw_btn_green url="http://www.ocswssw.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ocswssw_message_from_the_registrar_20170918.pdf" target="blank" size="regular"]Download Message[/ocswssw_btn_green][/ocswssw_onethird][/ocswssw_gridrow] [/ocswssw_blue_callout] Message from the Registrar RE: CBC Marketplace and the role of the College as regulator In the past week, there has been increased media attention regarding fake educational credentials. A CBC Marketplace investigation reported this story which aired on September 15, 2017.…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is pleased to announce the election of Shelley Hale, RSSW, who was elected President at a Council meeting on September 7, 2017. Shelley (District No. 2) was first elected to Council in 2001. She has previously served on the College’s Registration Appeals, Discipline, Standards of Practice, Titles and Designations, Election, Fitness to Practise, and Nominating Committees. She has served as Chair on the Standards…

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The College is pleased to announce that this year’s Educational Forums for members will be taking place at the following locations: Sudbury: October 19, 2017Kitchener: October 26, 2017 The forums, which are held each year at different cities across Ontario, are part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. This initiative is in response to members who want to stay connected with the College but are unable to attend the Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED)…

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The College invites members and other stakeholders to connect with us on our new Facebook page! Visit the College’s Facebook page at: facebook.com/OCSWSSW/ Facebook is one of many communication tools the College uses to raise awareness of its public protection mandate, and better engage and inform members and the public. By joining the College’s Facebook page, members can expect to receive: Important regulatory updates.Membership renewal and CCP reminders.Links to practice-related resources.Posts and photos from College…

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The College’s online member services and the Online Register are currently unavailable for a system maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience. Should you have any questions please contact Paul Cucci at 416-972-9882 ext.202 or info@ocswssw.org

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We would like to inform you that the College’s online member services will be unavailable from July 21 to July 27 for scheduled system maintenance. In addition, the College’s Public Register will be unavailable as of 3:00 p.m. from July 21 until July 27. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience as we update our database to better serve the public and our members. Should you have any…

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This year’s Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) was a great success with almost 600 participants joining us either in Toronto or online via live webcast! For those members who were unable to join live, videos, presentations and webcasts from AMED 2017 can now be viewed on the College website. Visit the College website to view the following from AMED 2017: Annual MeetingKeynote Address from Dr. Peter Menzies, MSW, RSWEducational Sessions We also encourage you to…

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The following are the results of the College Council elections, which took place on May 25, 2017 in Electoral District No. 3. The results of this election process are now final as the College did not receive a request for a recount prior to June 9, 2017. The candidates below are declared elected by the Election Committee. Social Service WorkersThe following members of the College are the candidates who received the greatest number of votes…

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The College is pleased to announce that the spring 2017 issue of Perspective can now be viewed on the NEW Perspective website at perspective.ocswssw.org. In this issue… A Snapshot of College MembersRethinking Social Justice at AMED 20172017 College Council ElectionsNew Notification and Reporting Requirements under PHIPA – What You Need to KnowPractice Notes: “Setting the Table” – Issues to Consider When Initiating Client ConversationsDiscipline Decision SummariesQ&A: What Are the Benefits of Following the College on…

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The Professional Practice Department contributes to the ongoing development of practice resources, and oversees the Continuing Competence Program (CCP). Professional Practice staff also provides the following services: Consultations with members, employers and the publicIn-person or remote presentations across OntarioAccess to College resources While these services are not new to members, this information is now more readily available on the College website. Learn more about the services provided by the Professional Practice Department. New – Social…

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The 2016 Annual Report can be viewed on the College website. The theme of this year’s Annual Report is The Next Chapter. The 2016 Annual Report highlights the College’s activities over the past year and includes the following: Joint Message from the President and the Registrar2016 Accomplishments2016 Committee ReportsIndependent Auditor’s Report Click here to read the 2016 Annual Report. For more information, contact John Gilson, Communications Officer, at jgilson@ocswssw.org.

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