On Thursday, May 28, 2020, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) will hold an election for registered social workers and registered social service workers in Electoral District No. 3.
The College invites all members eligible to vote in Electoral District No. 3 to put their names forward as candidates for election to the College Council….
Read MoreThe College’s office will be closed from Dec 24, 2019 – Jan 1, 2020. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!…
Read MoreThe College’s office will be closing at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 12 for a staff event, and will re-open on Friday during regular office hours. Thank you….
Read MorePerspective is the official publication of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. In this issue:…
Message from the Registrar & CEO
Resilience and Well-Being
Practice Notes: ETHICS→A
Top 10 Considerations for Using Communication Technology in Practice
As a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, you must pay your annual membership fee by December 31. Keeping your membership current is important. It demonstrates your commitment to professional, ethical, qualified and accountable practice. It says something important about the professions of social work and social service work as a whole,…
Read MoreWith over 22,000 members, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the “College”) is the regulatory body for social workers and social service workers in Ontario. Its mandate is to serve and protect the public interest through self-regulation of the professions….
Read MoreThe College’s online services, including the Online Register and Member Login, will be closed for regularly scheduled service from Thursday, October 10th at 12 a.m. until Thursday, October 10th at 6 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause….
Read MorePlease note that the College office will be closed Wednesday, October 2 for staff training. Thank you for your understanding….
Read MoreThe 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,…
Read MoreThe College is pleased to present the following update regarding current issues and resources related to Professional Practice.
Reminder: Continuing Competence Program
Participation in the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) is a condition of registration and one of the ways that members demonstrate their commitment to professional and ethical practice….
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