College Updates

Answers to Your Questions: OCSWSSW Update Regarding COVID-19

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) continues to monitor the developments concerning COVID-19. We recognize the significant and ongoing impact the pandemic has on members and other stakeholders, as well as our collective responsibility to do our part to reduce the spread of this virus. New FAQs on College website The College reminds members and other stakeholders to continue to visit the College’s COVID-19 Updates webpage regularly for updates…

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COVID-19 Recommendations for Social Workers and Social Service Workers

The College continues to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and is providing additional guidance to support its members and protect the public. Governments at all levels and Canada’s public health experts are strongly encouraging the use of widespread social distancing. At this time, we are strongly recommending that College members consider suspending all non-essential social work and social service work services until further notice. Members are advised to use their professional judgment to…

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Message from the Registrar & CEO regarding COVID-19

To College members and other stakeholders: I’d like to take this opportunity to provide you with information about the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers’ response to rapidly evolving developments related to COVID-19. The College takes this matter very seriously. We are committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all our stakeholders. To this end, we have put in place a number of measures to protect our staff, Council and…

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Council Meeting Highlights for March 5, 2020

Shelley Hale, RSSW, President, provided her report to Council.Registrar and CEO Lise Betteridge, MSW, RSW, and Deputy Registrar Laura Sheehan presented their report to Council. The report provided updates on: registration and membership; digital communications, including website and Online Register metrics; outreach initiatives, including the College’s public awareness campaign; the upcoming Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED); professional practice support and outreach; the Continuing Competence Program (CCP); complaints and discipline; and College operations.Council reviewed the…

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Members: Join Us for an Educational Webinar on Supervision

Supervision: The Cornerstone of CompetenceThursday, March 12, 2020Noon - 1 p.m. As a registered member of the College, do you receive supervision? Are you considering becoming a supervisor? There are many factors to consider when exploring the topic of supervision, and the College’s Professional Practice Department responds regularly to inquiries from members about this issue. To address the most frequently asked questions, we are pleased to announce an educational webinar on Thursday, March 12, 2020…

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