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Council Highlights for September 8-9, 2022

September 8, 2022 (9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.) The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee: John Fleming, Public member – Council Chair Mandi Olson, RSSW – Vice-Chair Sanjay Govindaraj, RSW – Vice-Chair Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – Executive Member Pam Murphy, Public member – Executive Member Durel Williams, RSW – Executive Member Council received orientation and training from Crowe Soberman LLP regarding financial reports and Council responsibilities. September 9, 2022 (9…

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Discipline Decision Summary – Sharleen Cainer

The College publishes summaries of decisions of the Discipline Committee and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. Information that is subject to a publication ban or that could reveal the identity of witnesses or clients, including the name of the facility, have been removed as necessary, or have been anonymized. As of January 2019, decisions are also available via the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII). By publishing decisions, the College endeavours to:…

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Discipline Decision Summary – Dorit Osher

The College publishes summaries of decisions of the Discipline Committee and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. Information that is subject to a publication ban or that could reveal the identity of witnesses or clients, including the name of the facility, have been removed as necessary, or have been anonymized. As of January 2019, decisions are also available via the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII). By publishing decisions, the College endeavours to:…

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Discipline Decision Summary – Karissa-June Boulay

The College publishes summaries of decisions of the Discipline Committee and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. Information that is subject to a publication ban or that could reveal the identity of witnesses or clients, including the name of the facility, have been removed as necessary, or have been anonymized. As of January 2019, decisions are also available via the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII). By publishing decisions, the College endeavours to:…

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I’ve Been Complained Against – What Happens Now?

The College’s mandate is to protect the public from unqualified, incompetent and unfit practitioners. One of the ways the College fulfills this mandate is to consider and investigate complaints made by the public regarding the alleged conduct of College members. And though it may feel daunting or upsetting to find out that someone has made a complaint against you, the College ensures that due processes are in place, upholding fairness and maintaining transparency for all…

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Save the Date for the 2022 Educational Forum!

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is happy to announce that it will be holding its virtual Educational Forum on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The Educational Forum is part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. The College is pleased to have Sherrie Moore, MSW, RSW, Service Director, Family and Children’s Services Niagara, and Elizabeth Sault, Indigenous Healing and Wellness Program Coordinator & Indigenous Advocate, as…

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2022 Educational Forum

The Educational Forums are part of the College’s Glenda McDonald Educational Series. These half-day events are an excellent opportunity for members to stay connected with the College and gain valuable knowledge through the following agenda: OCSWSSW update Keynote address Keynote Q&As https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9UBWVSBSVQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTdj7LIGE5A Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Keynote Address: The Journey to Unity: Disrupting Racism and Decolonizing Child WelfareSpeakers: Sherrie Moore, MSW, RSW, Service Director, Family and Children’s Services Niagara, and Elizabeth Sault, Indigenous…

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2022-2023 College Council Remains Committed to Protecting Ontarians

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to announce the College Council for 2022/2023. “Social workers and social service workers play an integral role in the lives of Ontario’s most vulnerable populations, from seniors to children,” said Council Chair John Fleming, who was elected to the position on September 8, 2022. “Everyone benefits when they receive care and services from regulated professionals. Ontarians have the right to assume…

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Funding Opportunity from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is offering a funding opportunity to build workforce capacity in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). The second round of funding through the Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund has opened. Further details about the Fund and how to apply are available on the government’s website. This time-limited fund provides 12-month grants to support capacity-building activities and projects led by children’s service providers who deliver clinical services in…

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Top 4 Highlights from the College’s Employer Outreach Campaign

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is making strides with its employer outreach campaign. Launched in 2017, the employer outreach campaign informs employers of social workers and social service workers of the importance of College registration and the value of hiring registered members of the College. The campaign was and continues to be multi-faceted, involving digital advertising, virtual and in-person outreach, a quarterly publication and an interactive quiz, among other initiatives.…

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Did You Know? Unregulated Practitioners in Ontario

Is your employee registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers? Do they refer to themselves as a “social worker” or “social service worker”? In Ontario, only individuals registered with the College are permitted to use the protected titles “social worker,” “registered social worker,” “social service worker” and “registered social service worker,” their short forms or French equivalents. Those who use the protected titles illegally or misrepresent themselves as a social…

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Can Employers Post Jobs on the College Website?

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers regularly receives emails from employers asking about posting job advertisements and other promotions on the College website. As the provincial regulator of social workers and social service workers, the College ensures its communications to members – whether through its website, email list serv or social media – reflect its regulatory mandate and pertain to regulatory updates and information about College activities and initiatives. As such,…

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