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Experience AMED 2018 on the College Website and YouTube!

This year’s Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) was a great success! Over 520 members joined us in person at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and approximately 2,230 stakeholders viewed the live-streamed event from the College website and/or via the College’s Facebook page. For members who were unable to join us live, the following videos from AMED 2018 can now be viewed on the College website and Youtube channel. As part of the College’s ongoing commitment…

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OCSWSSW Website Improvements: What You Need to Know

The College recently made some changes to its website to improve the user experience for all stakeholders, including registered members and the Ontario public at large. These improvements are part of the College’s strategic plan to strengthen stakeholder and public awareness. The now more accessible and transparent ocswssw.org includes the following design changes: Introducing the College’s New Public Section The College website now features a Public section to help Ontarians access important information, including the…

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2018 Member Communications Survey

Dear member: We invite you to participate in the College’s online member communications survey. The College is currently undertaking a review of its overall member communications strategy in an effort to continually improve our services and gauge member needs. The survey will allow us to measure the success of our communications tools and services to determine areas of improvement. All answers are strictly confidential and no identifying information is required. The survey will take approximately…

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2018 Election Results for Electoral District No. 4

On Thursday May 31, 2018, the College held an election for social work members and social service work members in Electoral District No. 4. The results of the College Council elections are now final and the candidates below are declared elected by the Election Committee. Terms for the elected Council members will commence in September 2018. Role of Council Members Council Members provide direction to the College and its staff in fulfilling its mandate to…

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Reminder: Join Us via Livestream for AMED 2018

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers' Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) is fast approaching and we are looking forward to the event on Thursday, May 24, 2018. AMED is part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. While registration to attend AMED in-person has reached full capacity, we invite you to join in via livestream. Livestream Information Once again this year, the Annual Meeting portion of the day in addition to…

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Mandatory Reports: An Employer’s Responsibility

As mandated under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998, the College is required to have a process for mandatory reports. This mandatory reporting process is an important regulatory tool the College uses to protect the public from unqualified, unfit and incompetent social workers and social service workers. As employers of social workers and social service workers, you have the responsibility to be aware of, and if need be, complete the College’s mandatory…

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Employer Roundtable Coming to Sudbury

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is pleased to announce that its third Employer Roundtable will be hosted in Sudbury. When: Wednesday, June 6, 2018Where: Holiday Inn SudburyWho should attend: Social work and social service work employers in the Greater Sudbury Area Employer Roundtables are part of the College’s Strategic Plan 2016–2019, intended to strengthen stakeholder and public awareness. The objective of the Employer Roundtables is to provide an opportunity for…

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Five Reasons Why Social Workers and Social Service Workers Should Attend AMED

Every year the College hosts its Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED), a full-day event exclusively for registered social workers and registered social service workers. This year’s event takes place on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and features important updates from College leadership, an address from a prominent keynote speaker relevant to those providing social work and social service work services, and educational breakout sessions in the afternoon. AMED is…

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View the College’s 2017 Annual Report Online

The College’s 2017 Annual Report is now available on the College website. The theme of this year’s Annual Report is Engaging the Public. Enhancing Awareness. The 2017 Annual Report highlights the College’s activities over the past year and includes the following: Joint Message from the President and the Registrar2017 Accomplishments2017 Committee ReportsIndependent Auditor’s Report Click here to read the 2017 Annual Report. [ocswssw_btn_magenta url="http://www.ocswssw.org/employers/communique/signup/" target="self" size="regular"]SIGN UP FOR THE EMPLOYER COMMUNIQUÉ![/ocswssw_btn_magenta]

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Q&A: As an Employer, Can I Contact the OCSWSSW with Practice-related Questions?

Yes. The Professional Practice Department responds to practice inquiries from members, employers, the public and other stakeholders. The Professional Practice staff often receives questions about ethical or practice dilemmas that individuals are facing. They will help you identify the Standards of Practice that may be relevant to you or your staff in a particular situation and that will guide your decisions. The Professional Practice staff can also direct you to other College resources, such as…

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Council Meeting Highlights for May 10, 2018

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. May 10, 2018 Shelley Hale, RSSW, President, provided her report to Council.Lise Betteridge, RSW, Registrar, and Laura Sheehan, Deputy Registrar, presented their report to Council. The report provided updates on: the College’s employer outreach campaign and associated increase in website traffic; the upcoming Employer Roundtables;…

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Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 proclaimed in force

The College has learned that the new Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) and its supporting regulations have been proclaimed in force as of April 30, 2018. While the majority of provisions in the CYFSA are now in effect, Part X (Personal Information) will come into force January 1, 2020. The CYFSA replaces the Child and Family Services Act, RSO 1990 (CFSA), which has been repealed. Members can access the CYFSA and its…

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