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Practice Notes: What’s Legislation Got to Do with It?

October 3, 2018August 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…)

Council Meeting Highlights for September 6-7, 2018

October 3, 2018August 4, 2022

September 6, 2018 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 the outgoing President’s Report. Council received orientation and training from Crowe Soberman LLP regarding financial reports and Council responsibilities. September 7, 2018 Council…

Q&A: Can Field Education Be Used Towards the Completion of My Continuing Competence Program?

October 3, 2018August 4, 2022

I am an OCSWSSW member who regularly provides field education to social work/social service work students as part of my practice. Can I use this experience as a learning activity towards the completion of my Continuing Competence Program (CCP)? (more…)

Discipline Decision Summary – JoAnn Lee

October 3, 2018August 9, 2022

The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes summaries of decisions and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. (more…)

Discipline Decision Summary – Kerri-Lynne Cornish

October 3, 2018August 9, 2022

The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes summaries of decisions and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. (more…)

Discipline Decision Summary – Lori Weldon

October 3, 2018August 9, 2022

The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes summaries of decisions and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. (more…)

Council Meeting Highlights for May 10, 2018

May 10, 2018August 3, 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 10, 2018 Shelley Hale, RSSW, President, provided her report to Council.Lise Betteridge, RSW, Registrar, and Laura Sheehan, Deputy Registrar, presented their report to Council. The report provided updates on: the College’s employer outreach campaign and associated increase in website traffic; the upcoming Employer Roundtables;…

Message from the Registrar

April 20, 2018August 4, 2022

Over the past year, the College has made significant progress reaching out to stakeholders and raising awareness of its public protection mandate. Strengthening Stakeholder and Public Awareness is one of the four priorities in the College’s 2016-2019 Strategic Plan. Achieving this strategic priority is of major importance to the College, as it allows us to better fulfill our primary duty of serving and protecting the public through the regulation of the professions of social work…

20,000 Strong

April 20, 2018August 9, 2022

Every milestone begins with a foundation. First steps, if you will. (more…)

Terminating Social Work and Social Service Work Services

April 20, 2018

The Professional Practice Department has received an increase in inquiries from members who wish to better understand their ethical obligations when terminating professional services. (more…)

TERMINATING SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL SERVICE WORK SERVICES

April 20, 2018August 9, 2022

The Professional Practice Department has received an increase in inquiries from members who wish to better understand their ethical obligations when terminating professional services. The Issue Successful termination of social work and social service work services can be challenging for members and clients. Members may be unclear about how and when to terminate services with clients; there may also be times when members are “…unable or unwilling for appropriate reasons to provide the requested help.”[1]…

Mark Your Calendars for AMED 2018!

April 20, 2018August 4, 2022

The College invites you to its 2018 Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) for what will surely be an engaging day of networking and learning. AMED is part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series, named in honour of the College’s late founding Registrar. (more…)