Employer Communiqués

What Happens after an Employer Files a Mandatory Report with the College?

As mandated under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (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 participate…

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Q&A: As an Employer, What Obligations Are Related to the Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect?

The Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) and its supporting regulations were proclaimed as of April 30, 2018. Of particular relevance to employers of social workers and social service workers is section 125, which sets out the duty to report. The College recently updated its article on the duty to report to reflect this important legislative change. This article has been developed to assist College members in better understanding their duty to report under…

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Watch the College’s Largest Annual Event Online!

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 AMED was held on May 24, 2018, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The theme for AMED 2018 was Breaking Down Barriers. Over 520 members attended in person, approximately 370 stakeholders viewed the live-streamed event from the College website and an additional 1,860 stakeholders participated via the College’s…

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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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Is Something Missing from Your Hire?

How to Find a Social Worker or Social Service Worker on the OCSWSSW Public Register Employing registered social workers (RSWs) and registered social service workers (RSSWs) demonstrates that you are committed to delivering professional, ethical, qualified and accountable care and services to the clients your organization serves. But how can you confirm whether or not the candidate you are thinking of hiring is registered with the College? The answer can be found with a simple…

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Proclamation of the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy: What You Need to Know

The College is pleased to announce that long-awaited legislative changes concerning psychotherapy were proclaimed and came into force on December 30, 2017. What Does this Mean for Employers? These important developments affect your employees who practise psychotherapy and/or those who wish to use the title “psychotherapist.” As of December 30, 2017, the following provisions related to the controlled act of psychotherapy were proclaimed into force: Provisions in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 setting out…

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Q&A: Can a Registered Social Worker or Registered Social Service Worker Perform the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy?

Yes. As of December 30, 2017, members of the College are authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy in compliance with the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 and its regulations and bylaws. Members must practise in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook, Second Edition, 2008 as revised from time to time, which has been approved by bylaw. In order to determine if they are competent to…

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Employer Roundtables Take the College to Thunder Bay and Windsor

In 2017, the College successfully hosted its first series of Employer Roundtables in Thunder Bay and Windsor as part of its Strategic Plan to strengthen stakeholder and public awareness. Employer Roundtables provide an opportunity for employers to: Learn about the College and its ongoing public protection mandate.Understand the importance and value of College registration.Discuss the challenges and barriers to hiring social workers and social service workers.Share ideas and feedback about how the College can better…

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