Employer Communiqué

At the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College), we are dedicated to protecting the public. A concept that I have shared broadly with registrants and other interested parties is the importance of regulating with kindness, which is key to transforming the way the College protects the public. By infusing the concept of regulating with kindness into our regulatory framework, we not only foster a more human approach to regulation by…more >>

The College is excited to announce a new online booking system to request workplace presentations and practice consultations with the Professional Practice Department. This new system will streamline requests to consult with the Professional Practice staff about an ethical or practice dilemma that registrants are facing. Through the online booking system, employers and registrants can select specific areas of focus for their practice consultation, including: the Continuing Competency Program (CCP); out-of-province practice; and general consultation.…more >>

The College is pleased to share the following information with employers to ensure they are up to date with the guidance around the administration of Naloxone. In December 2023, College Council approved the revision to the Appendix on the administration of Naloxone, which forms part of the Practice Guidelines for Medication Practices. The revisions to the Appendix on the administration of Naloxone clarifies that College registrants with the appropriate training can administer Naloxone without a formal delegation…more >>

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is happy to announce that it will be holding its virtual Annual Meeting & Education Day (AMED) on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.  Employers are encouraged to share this great educational opportunity with their social work and social service work staff members. College registrants can use their attendance at this year’s AMED towards their 2024 Continuing Competence Program (CCP). WHAT TO EXPECT AT…more >>

Starting a conversation is always the first step towards making progress, says Roxanne Francis, MSW, RSW. more >>

The Professional Practice Department provides thousands of practice consultations every year. Most commonly, College registrants contact the Department with practice inquiries; however, employers and clients do so as well. These interactions offer unique opportunities to hear about client experiences and their perspectives on service delivery. These Practice Notes explore several recurring themes that have emerged from the Department’s conversations with clients. Clients will reach out to use Professional Practice staff as a sounding board. Clients may contact the Department to express concerns about the services they have received, to provide feedback, or to learn more about common or typical practices when working with College registrants. more >>

Employers play an important role in helping the College fulfill its mandate of public protection. Click on the resources for employers of social workers and social service workers below to learn more.more >>