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Important Reminder: Renew Your College Membership for 2020

October 31, 2019March 11, 2024

As a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, your membership fee must be paid annually, by December 31. Keeping your membership current is important. It demonstrates your commitment to professional, ethical, qualified and accountable practice. (more…)

New Council Roster for 2019/20

October 31, 2019August 4, 2022

Kenta Asakura – Elected Social Worker Kenta Asakura is an Assistant Professor at the Carleton University School of Social Work. Kenta engages in a robust program of research on clinical social work education and practice. Prior to entering academia, Kenta spent nearly 15 years practising clinical social work across three jurisdictions (New York, Washington and Ontario) in diverse settings, including children’s mental health, family services, residential treatment, settlement services, and private practice. He continues to…

Council Meeting Highlights for September 5-6, 2019

October 31, 2019August 9, 2022

September 5, 2019 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee: Shelley Hale, RSSW – President Lisa Seburn, RSW – Vice-President Déirdre Smith, Public Member – Vice-President Toula Kourgiantakis, RSW – Executive Member Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – Executive Member Rick Lamb, Public Member – Executive Member Council reviewed and approved Bylaw 117, amending Fees Bylaw 103. Council reviewed and amended Bylaw 118, amending Professional Corporations Bylaw 118. Council received orientation and…

Practice Notes: ETHICS→A

October 31, 2019August 4, 2022

Practice Notes is an educational tool designed to help Ontario social workers, social service workers, employers and members of the public gain a better understanding of recurring issues dealt with by the Professional Practice Department and the Complaints Committee that may affect everyday practice. (more…)

Top 10 Considerations for Using Communication Technology in Practice

October 31, 2019August 9, 2022

Do you use — or have you ever considered using — communication technology in your social work or social service work practice? The College’s Professional Practice Department often receives inquiries from members and the public about the use of such technology in practice. (more…)

Q&A: Why Does the College Publish Discipline Decisions?

October 31, 2019August 4, 2022

As the regulator of social workers and social service workers in Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers publishes Discipline Committee decisions to inform the public about social workers or social service workers who have engaged in professional misconduct or are incompetent.[1] (more…)

Discipline Decision Summary – Janet Yordy

October 31, 2019August 9, 2022

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, has been removed as necessary, or has been anonymized. (more…)

2019 Educational Forums

October 17, 2019November 16, 2021

The College is pleased to announce that this year’s Educational Forums for members will be taking place at the following locations: Sault Ste. Marie: October 17, 2019Ottawa: November 14, 2019 The Forums, which are held each year at different cities across Ontario, are part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. This initiative is in response to members who want to stay connected with the College but are unable to attend the Annual Meeting and Education Day…

OCSWSSW Council Election Results

September 20, 2019December 8, 2021

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is pleased to announce the re-election of Council President Shelley Hale, RSSW, and the election of the Council Executive Committee for 2019/20. “I am honoured to be re-elected as President of the College Council,” says Shelley, who was re-elected on September 5, 2019. “I look forward to working alongside my fellow Council members in the development of the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan as we fulfill…

Council Meeting Highlights for September 5, to September 6 2019

September 5, 2019November 10, 2021

The Council is the 21-member governing body and board of directors that manages and administers College affairs. The policies developed by Council provide direction to the College and to staff. September 5, 2019 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee:Shelley Hale, RSSW – PresidentLisa Seburn, RSW – Vice-PresidentDéirdre Smith, Public Member – Vice-PresidentToula Kourgiantakis, RSW – Executive MemberMukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – Executive MemberRick Lamb, Public Member – Executive MemberCouncil reviewed…

Why the College Publishes Discipline Decisions

August 30, 2019November 8, 2021

As the regulator of social workers and social service workers in Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers publishes Discipline Committee decisions to inform the public about social workers or social service workers who have engaged in professional misconduct or are incompetent[1]. By publishing decisions, the College: Illustrates for members and the public what does — and does not — constitute professional misconduct.Provides members with direction about the College’s Standards of…

Employer Roundtable

August 30, 2019November 8, 2021

On October 10, 2019, the College is hosting an event for employers in the Kingston, Belleville and Hastings area. As part of the College’s employer outreach initiative, the annual Employer Roundtable is an opportunity for employers to learn more about the College and its public protection mandate, to share their ideas about how the College can better support employers, and to discuss some of the challenges faced by employers of social workers and social service…