Employer Communiqués

New Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resources

The College recently introduced new resources for social workers, social service workers, employers and other stakeholders that address issues related to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion. We invite members and employers to watch the following presentations from the College’s Educational Forums. Beyond Positive Intentions: Providing Equitable Services to LGBTQ+ NewcomersKhadijah Kanji, RSW and Serena Nudel, RSW share Access Alliance’s evidence-informed model of service delivery, and address the historical and legal context within which LGBTQ+ newcomers/refugees…

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College’s Complaints & Discipline Department Sees Uptick in Sexual Abuse-Related Complaints

The mandate of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is to protect the public interest. Everything the College does comes down to protecting the public from unqualified, incompetent and unfit practitioners. Over the last year, the College’s Complaints and Discipline Team has seen an increase in complaints related to sexual abuse allegations. This trend is of great concern to the College and warrants serious consideration on the part of…

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Q&A: Cross-Jurisdictional Practice

Are social workers and social service workers permitted to provide services to clients who live temporarily in Ontario? College members are permitted to practise with clients who currently live in Ontario, regardless of whether the client is in Ontario on a temporary or permanent basis. If the client continues to require services after returning to their home province or jurisdiction, members would need to consider the requirements in the College’s Standards of Practice for appropriate…

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Electronic Practice: An Employer’s Responsibility Around Ethical and Professional Practice

What are an employer’s responsibilities when it comes to their employees’ electronic practice? And how can an employer ensure that their clients are being served ethically and professionally? As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many social work employers have shifted to providing services by electronic means. Electronic practice is the delivery of social work services by the use of electronic device (such as a computer, tablet, smartphone, landline telephone) or any electronic format…

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9 Important Milestones in College History: Marking 20 Years of Public Protection

This year, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers marked its 20-year anniversary. Since its creation, the College has experienced a lot of change – technological, regulatory and, of course, related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The College has also grown as an organization and achieved a great deal over the years, not the least of which is our evolution as a leader in the regulatory community. Acknowledging the College’s 20th anniversary…

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Top 6 Considerations for Virtual Services

As virtual services become more prevalent in all aspects of our lives, College members are using, or considering the use of, different types of communication technology in their practice. Members frequently ask the College’s Professional Practice Department about the type of communication technology and the specific platforms that they should choose when providing virtual services. Communication technology is a broad term which may refer to texting, email, video chat platforms, social media platforms, websites, or…

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What Does It Mean If a College Member’s Certificate of Registration Is Suspended?

A College member may have their certificate of registration suspended for administrative, disciplinary reasons or reasons of incapacity. Such a member cannot engage in the practice of social work or social service work for as long as their certificate is suspended. The College Registrar may suspend the certificate of registration of a social worker or social service worker for what may be considered an administrative reason, including: failure to pay a fee or penalty prescribed…

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Open Discussion: Highlights from the Virtual Sault Ste. Marie Employer Roundtable

In photo: College Registrar and CEO Lise Betteridge (left) and Director of Complaints and Discipline Richelle Samuel (right) host the virtual Employer Roundtable. The College held a virtual Employer Roundtable on October 13, 2020. The event was attended by participants representing 10 organizations, and included a strong presence from Indigenous agencies serving Indigenous communities in the Sault Ste. Marie area. Strengthening stakeholder engagement – a strategic priority Since 2017, the College has hosted Employer Roundtables…

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NEW! Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Webpage

The College recently launched a Equity, Diversity and Inclusion webpage for members, employers and other stakeholders. The new webpage reflects the College’s commitment to continuing its work on issues of equity, diversity and inclusion as they relate to the materials that we develop and our organizational practices and processes. As noted in the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, College Council identified increasing equity, diversity and inclusion as a strategic priority of the College. The broad objectives within…

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Mandatory Mask-Wearing During COVID-19

Are social workers and social service workers required to wear masks while providing in-person services to clients? The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is committed to providing practice support to its members. This includes providing health and safety guidance and resources during COVID-19 in an effort to protect the health and well-being of our members as well as the clients and communities they serve. The College has previously issued guidance to…

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The College’s Council Election Results Are In!

The College recently held an election of Council members in Electoral District No. 3. The Electoral District No. 3 is composed of the geographic area within the territorial boundaries of the Counties of Haliburton, Victoria, Peterborough, Northumberland and Simcoe, the Regional Municipalities of Durham, York and Peel and the City of Toronto. Election Results The following members of the College are the candidates who received the greatest number of votes in the election in the…

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