College Updates

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share that the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is proposing amendments to our governing legislation, the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 (the SWSSWA), specifically as it relates to section 50, regarding confidentiality.   Under the proposed Bill 188, Supporting Children's Futures Act, 2024, section 50 of our legislation would be amended to better align itself with…

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On February 23, 2024, the call for applications for Council member elections in District No. 4 closed. The Election Committee is pleased to share that since they received two nominations in the social service worker category, and there are two social service worker positions available for District No. 4, the two registrants who submitted applications have been acclaimed. Lori Monroe, RSSW and Dana Herriot, RSSW, will serve on College Council for a three-year term, beginning on September 23,…

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Currently, students who are graduating with a degree in social work or a diploma in social service work can register with the College prior to their convocation if they have completed all the academic and practicum requirements of their program. These new graduates are registered with a term, condition and limitation on their certificate which is removed once the College receives official confirmation from their school that they have convocated. As of September 1, 2024,…

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) has partnered with Optimus SBR, an independent consulting firm, to develop its next Strategic Plan.  This process presents a valuable opportunity to shape our future alongside our key engagement groups, including service users, College registrants, Council and committee members, employers, educators and government partners. We want to ensure that the development of our new Strategic Plan is informed by the perspectives of all…

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In this update: Required Readings for 2024 Continuing Competence Program Research Opportunities Webpage Regulation of Applied Behaviour Analysis – FAQs The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share the following updates to support your practice. Required Readings for 2024 CCP The Continuing Competence Program (CCP) is a mandatory requirement of College registration, ensuring that registrants stay current in their practice. Annual participation in the CCP is mandatory for all College…

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Are you interested in becoming a member of the College Council? The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to announce that the call for applications is now open for interested registrants in Electoral District No. 4. On Thursday, May 30, 2024, two social workers and two social service workers from District No. 4 will be elected to join the 2024-2025 College Council starting in September.  Apply Now! The deadline to…

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The College held its annual virtual Educational Forum on November 30, 2023. The recording of this year’s event is now available by visiting the College website or YouTube channel. In addition to a short College Update from Registrar and CEO Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, the Forum included a panel discussion entitled Supporting Clients with Care and Competence Through Intimate Partner Violence, facilitated by the College’s Director of Professional Practice, Christina Van Sickle, MSW, RSW. The expert panel explored…

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A reminder to registrants that they can now renew their College registration for 2024. The deadline to complete the 2024 renewal and payment without incurring a late fee is January 31, 2024. The 2024 fees can be viewed on the College website. New registrants who were issued a certificate of registration at any time in 2023 are also required to complete their 2024 annual renewal of registration and provide confirmation of participation in the CCP…

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The winter season can create challenges around mental health for many Ontarians. We may be affected by the reduced sunlight hours, or the weather can discourage us from participating in social activities. Some individuals are navigating challenging family dynamics during one of the many cultural holidays that take place around this time of year. The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) currently regulates over 29,000 social workers and social service workers,…

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