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Registrants’ Duty to Report Child Abuse – College Response to Recommendations from the Child and Youth Death Review and Analysis Report

March 17, 2023April 28, 2023

The Office of the Chief Coroner has notified the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) of the results of a review by the Child and Youth Death Review and Analysis (CYDRA) unit and requested that the College respond to two of the recommendations. This eBulletin addresses the CYDRA’s recommendations by: Reminding registrants of their ongoing professional obligations to report child abuse and neglect and continually appraise risk to children; Emphasizing…

Update on the Development of Future ASWB Social Work Examinations

March 10, 2023April 28, 2023

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) would like to share an update from the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) as they continue to work on further developing exams for the future of social work. The ASWB is currently preparing for an in-depth practice analysis, which will create the blueprint for the French and English versions of the social work exams that the College will use when the exams…

Council Highlights for March 1, 2023

March 6, 2023April 28, 2023

John Fleming, Council Chair, provided his report to Council. Council received an update from Stacey Hardy-Chandler, CEO of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and Siu Ming Kwok, President of the Canadian Council of Social Work Regulators, regarding entry-to-practice exams. Lise Betteridge, RSW, Registrar and CEO, and Denitha Breau, Deputy Registrar, presented their report to Council. The report provided updates under each strategic priority in the College’s Strategic Plan and included information about the…

Regulation of Applied Behaviour Analysis – Update and Invitation to Share your Feedback

February 28, 2023April 28, 2023

We are reaching out to provide an update on the establishment of the new regulatory framework for Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in Ontario and to invite you to participate in a survey which will assist us in better understanding your practice in this area. The new regulatory framework The College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) has been working with the Government of Ontario toward proclamation of the Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021 since…

Professional Practice Update: Required Readings for 2023 CCP and Other Announcements

February 27, 2023April 28, 2023

In this update: 2023 Continuing Competence Program (CCP) overviewRequired readings Helpful CCP resources Reminder: Complete the survey regarding the draft revisions to the Standards of Practice Funding opportunity from the Ministry of Long-Term Care: Resident Health and Well-Being Program The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share the following updates to support your practice. 2023 Continuing Competence Program (CCP) CCP overview: A condition of registration with the…

Invitation to Share Your Feedback: Draft Revisions to the Standards of Practice

February 16, 2023April 28, 2023

Over the past year, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) has been conducting a comprehensive review of its Standards of Practice. The draft revisions to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice are now ready and we invite you to share your input! Once approved by Council, the revised Standards of Practice will impact every social worker and social service worker in Ontario, regardless of their area of…

OCSWSSW Invites Employers in Thunder Bay and Dryden to its Virtual Employer Roundtable

February 3, 2023April 28, 2023

ATTENTION EMPLOYERS IN THUNDER BAY AND DRYDEN On March 2, 2023, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is hosting a virtual event for employers in Thunder Bay and Dryden. We invite your organization to participate in this virtual Employer Roundtable, which will take place from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 2. The event will provide employers of social workers and social service workers with an interactive opportunity…

ASWB Seeks Registered Social Workers to Join a Community Conversation to Share Experiences in Their Social Work Journeys

February 3, 2023February 21, 2023

The following message is sent on behalf of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). The ASWB is a non-profit organization composed of and owned by the social worker regulatory boards and colleges of all 50 U.S. states and all 10 Canadian provinces, including the College. Message from the ASWB The ASWB is seeking registered social workers to join an online community conversation on Thursday, April 20, 2023, 6:00-9:00 p.m. EDT. As part of the ASWB’s ongoing efforts to listen…

Message from the OCSWSSW Council Chair – Announcement of the Registrar and CEO’s Retirement

January 30, 2023February 21, 2023

Dear College stakeholder: It is with mixed emotions that I share the news that Lise Betteridge, the College’s Registrar and CEO, has informed College Council of her decision to retire at the end of July 2023. Lise was appointed Registrar and CEO of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in 2015, after serving previously as Director of Professional Practice, Deputy Registrar and Acting Registrar. Prior to joining the College in 2010,…

2023 Council Election – Call for Nominations

January 25, 2023February 21, 2023

On Thursday, May 25, 2023, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) will hold an election for registered social workers and registered social service workers in Electoral District No. 3. The College invites all registrants eligible to vote in Electoral District No. 3 to put their names forward as candidates for election to the College Council. The due date for receipt of completed and signed nomination forms is 5 p.m. (EST)…

Holiday Office Closure

December 15, 2022January 3, 2023

Please note that the College will be closed starting Monday, December 26, 2022 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. We wish everyone health and happiness this holiday season!

Invitation: Inclusivity Assessment Consultations

December 13, 2022February 21, 2023

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is working in collaboration with AndHumanity, an inclusive marketing agency, to assess our overall communication initiatives. Your insights will help inform and support us in identifying opportunities and actions to be more inclusive of both service users and registrants. We recognize that all of our registrants bring different lenses, perspectives, and lived experiences. At this time, we are specifically seeking feedback from Indigenous…

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