Employer Communiqués

Further Considerations as Province Implements Stage 1 of its Framework for Reopening

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) anticipates that the Ontario Government’s recent announcement regarding the first stage in Ontario’s reopening framework may prompt questions from members regarding their return to practice. The Government’s announcement included a detailed list of stage 1 openings which can be found here. Members and other stakeholders can also learn more about stage 1 of the Government’s framework here. The College previously provided members with…

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Recent Practice Notes: Administration of Naloxone

The College recently published Practice Notes: Administration of Naloxone, recognizing that social workers and social service workers play an integral role in supporting clients who live with mental health and substance use issues. As a result of the opioid crisis, members may increasingly find themselves in practice situations in which the administration of Naloxone by inhalation or injection is expected as part of their role. The complex issues around the administration of Naloxone highlight the…

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Understanding Ontario’s Missing Persons Act

As a result of Ontario’s Missing Persons Act,  police officers are now able to request confidential client information if they believe that it will assist in finding a missing person. The Missing Persons Act, which came into effect on July 1, 2019, defines a missing person as someone in both of the following circumstances. The person’s whereabouts are unknown and: the person has not been in contact with people who would likely be in contact…

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Important Update Regarding AMED 2020

The College’s Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) is a popular event for members and staff alike. Part of the College’s Glenda McDonald Educational Series, AMED features educational activities and provides registered social workers and registered social service workers with an opportunity to network and learn more about the College’s priorities and accomplishments. With this in mind, we are disappointed to announce that this year’s AMED has been postponed and will be replaced with a scaled-down…

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What You Need to Know About High-Priority Applications

We understand that during these challenging times, there remains an ongoing need for applicants to register with the College, as well as a desire for an expedited process to put individuals in a position to contribute during the current COVID-19 pandemic. In the context of the current pandemic, the College has adapted its registration processes where possible, keeping in mind that government approval is needed to change the current requirements of the Registration Regulation. As…

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2020 Council Elections in Electoral District No. 3

ELECTION DATE POSTPONED TO JULY 23, 2020 In response to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the College has postponed the date of the election for both of the membership categories of social work and social service work to July 23, 2020. Though the College has resumed many regulatory operations remotely, our physical office remains closed and we are not in a position to hold the election as previously scheduled. The postponement of the…

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Top 5 Highlights from the College’s Employer Outreach Campaign

In 2017, the College launched its inaugural employer outreach campaign, a multi-faceted effort that included targeted digital advertising, in-person meetings and the development of online resources, such as the Employer Communiqué and employer quiz. The ongoing campaign was an important aspect of the College’s 2016-19 Strategic Plan, which prioritized strengthening stakeholder and public awareness, including improving employer outreach. (more…)

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New Mandatory Reporting Form and Guide

In December 2019, the College introduced a Reporting Form to better assist stakeholders, including employers, in fulfilling their mandatory reporting obligations. The Form is a web-based fillable PDF that can be downloaded, completed and submitted online. The College also introduced a web-based Mandatory Reporting Guide on its website. The Guide provides a brief overview of the College’s mandatory reporting process, and assists employers and other stakeholders by providing them with answers to frequently asked questions…

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What Employers Need to Know about “Incapacity”

The Social Work and Social Service Work Act (the Act) defines the term “incapacitated” as meaning that a member is suffering from a physical or mental condition or disorder such that they are unfit to carry out their professional responsibilities and should not be permitted to practise, or that their certificate of registration should be subject to terms, conditions or limitations. A College member with a physical or mental condition or disorder that is being…

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Upcoming Election for Council in Electoral District No. 3

On Thursday, May 28, 2020, the College will hold an election for registered social workers and registered social service workers in Electoral District No. 3. 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. In January, the College invited all members eligible to vote in Electoral District…

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The College’s Support Person Program

A resource for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse by a College member 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. “Individuals seeking the services of social workers and social service workers are often at a vulnerable point in their lives and deserve to know they’re…

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What Do Children’s Aid Societies Need to Know about New CYFSA Privacy Obligations?

Three situations in which CASs may be and/or are required to disclose information to the College When may and when must a Children’s Aid Society provide information, including personal information, to the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers without the consent of a child and/or their parents? On January 1, 2020, new privacy obligations for Children’s Aid Societies (“CASs”) become law. These obligations are set out in Part X of the Child,…

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