Did You Know? Professional Practice Services for Employers

As an employer of College members, it’s important to stay informed on issues affecting social work and social service work practice. To better support employers, the College has developed numerous professional practice resources and services, including the following:

Practice resources

Employers have access to numerous professional practice resources on the College website:

Consultations

Employers can consult with the College’s Professional Practice Department regarding the practice of College members. Professional Practice staff will help members and employers to identify the Standards of Practice that are relevant in a particular scenario. They can also direct stakeholders to other College resources and help identify the pertinent issues in a particular situation. Contact practice@ocswssw.org for a free consultation.

Presentations

The College’s Professional Practice Department delivers free in-person and remote presentations across Ontario on topics including the role of the College, practice issues, the application of the Standards of Practice and ethical decision-making.

For more information on the College’s professional practice resources, or if you have a practice-related inquiry, please visit our website or contact practice@ocswssw.org.