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Resilience and Well-Being

October 31, 2019August 9, 2022

Social work and social service work can be very rewarding professions for those who have empathy, want to help others and make a positive contribution to society. Yet, at the same time, both professions can be extremely demanding, with many social workers and social service workers experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue. (more…)

Important Reminder: Renew Your College Membership for 2020

October 31, 2019March 11, 2024

As a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, your membership fee must be paid annually, by December 31. Keeping your membership current is important. It demonstrates your commitment to professional, ethical, qualified and accountable practice. (more…)

New Council Roster for 2019/20

October 31, 2019August 4, 2022

Kenta Asakura – Elected Social Worker Kenta Asakura is an Assistant Professor at the Carleton University School of Social Work. Kenta engages in a robust program of research on clinical social work education and practice. Prior to entering academia, Kenta spent nearly 15 years practising clinical social work across three jurisdictions (New York, Washington and Ontario) in diverse settings, including children’s mental health, family services, residential treatment, settlement services, and private practice. He continues to…

Council Meeting Highlights for September 5-6, 2019

October 31, 2019August 9, 2022

September 5, 2019 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee: Shelley Hale, RSSW – President Lisa Seburn, RSW – Vice-President Déirdre Smith, Public Member – Vice-President Toula Kourgiantakis, RSW – Executive Member Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – Executive Member Rick Lamb, Public Member – Executive Member Council reviewed and approved Bylaw 117, amending Fees Bylaw 103. Council reviewed and amended Bylaw 118, amending Professional Corporations Bylaw 118. Council received orientation and…

Practice Notes: ETHICS→A

October 31, 2019August 4, 2022

Practice Notes is an educational tool designed to help Ontario social workers, social service workers, employers and members of the public gain a better understanding of recurring issues dealt with by the Professional Practice Department and the Complaints Committee that may affect everyday practice. (more…)

Top 10 Considerations for Using Communication Technology in Practice

October 31, 2019August 9, 2022

Do you use — or have you ever considered using — communication technology in your social work or social service work practice? The College’s Professional Practice Department often receives inquiries from members and the public about the use of such technology in practice. (more…)

Q&A: Why Does the College Publish Discipline Decisions?

October 31, 2019August 4, 2022

As the regulator of social workers and social service workers in Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers publishes Discipline Committee decisions to inform the public about social workers or social service workers who have engaged in professional misconduct or are incompetent.[1] (more…)

Discipline Decision Summary – Janet Yordy

October 31, 2019August 9, 2022

The College publishes summaries of decisions of the Discipline Committee and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. Information that is subject to a publication ban or that could reveal the identity of witnesses or clients, including the name of the facility, has been removed as necessary, or has been anonymized. (more…)

Did You Know? The Legislation that Established the College

August 30, 2019August 4, 2022

The College was established when the Government of Ontario proclaimed the Social Work and Social Service Work Act (SWSSWA) on August 15, 2000. In accordance with the SWSSWA, the primary duty of the College is to serve and protect the public interest. To fulfill its duty, the College must carry out the following objects: Regulate the practice of social work and the practice of social service work and to govern its members.Develop, establish and maintain…

Council Meeting Highlights for May 8, 2019

May 8, 2019August 9, 2022

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 8, 2019 Council participated in an educational session provided by Michael Salvatori, CEO and Registrar of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), regarding the OCT’s governance review and recent legislative changes.President Shelley Hale, RSSW, provided her report to Council.Registrar and CEO Lise Betteridge, MSW,…

Why Action Matters When It Comes to Reconciliation

April 22, 2019August 9, 2022

The work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) helped put a spotlight on the ugly history and legacy of Canada’s Indian residential school system. (more…)

Message from the Registrar & CEO

April 22, 2019August 9, 2022

A few months ago, the College was invited to speak at the annual Communicators Day Conference of the Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of Ontario (FHRCO), before a group of communications professionals from 26 regulatory colleges across Ontario. (more…)

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