Perspective

WHY DOES THE COLLEGE HAVE A SUPPORT PERSON PROGRAM?

Why does the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers have a Support Person Program? The College’s ongoing mandate is to protect the public from unqualified, incompetent and unfit practitioners. As part of this public protection mandate, the College has a duty to consider and investigate reports and complaints regarding alleged misconduct or incompetence of College members, including sexual abuse and/or boundary violations of a sexual nature. Implemented in 2019, the College’s Support Person Program provides the…

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Top 6 Considerations for Virtual Services

As virtual services become more prevalent in all aspects of our lives, College members are using, or considering the use of, different types of communication technology in their practice. Members frequently ask the College’s Professional Practice Department about the type of communication technology and the specific platforms that they should choose when providing virtual services. Communication technology is a broad term which may refer to texting, email, video chat platforms, social media platforms, websites, or…

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Message from the Registrar & CEO

Whenever the seasons change, I feel inspired to make changes in my life – some small and contained, others more far-reaching. Change isn’t always a good thing, in and of itself. But change keeps us going. It’s often important, if not essential.  As the leaves change colour, fall to the ground and return to the earth, I find myself reflecting upon the momentous changes that we have all witnessed over this past year. As the…

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At the Root of the Issue

Gender-based violence is one of the most pressing subjects of our time. The recent rise of the #MeToo movement, the findings of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), and the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 have put a huge media spotlight on gender-based violence and helped launch a broader discussion about the pervasive systemic issues at its root. More and more Canadians are paying attention. Ramona Alaggia, MSW, PhD, RSW…

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Practice Notes: Ethical and Competent Responses to Anti-Black Racism

Download PDF By Christina Van Sickle, MSW, RSW, Director, Professional Practice, and Keith Adamson, MSW, PhD, RSW, Guest Contributor 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. The notes offer general guidance only and College members with specific practice…

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OASW Learning Centre

The College is very pleased to share that the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) has recently launched an OASW Learning Centre for registered social workers and registered social service workers. This initiative – part of the Professional Development Skills Fund Project through the Ontario government – provides FREE online professional development and educational opportunities to College members across the province. The OASW Learning Centre will focus on the following three initial key areas: mental…

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Renew Your College Membership for 2021

As a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, you must pay your membership fees annually, by December 31. Keeping your membership current is important. It demonstrates your commitment to professional, ethical, qualified and accountable practice. It also says something important about the professions of social work and social service work as a whole, and about you as an individual practitioner. The renewal season began November 10th. The deadline to…

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Complete the 2020 Continuing Competence Program

With the new year just around the corner, the College would like to remind members that they are required to complete the 2020 Continuing Competence Program (CCP). Participation in the CCP is a condition of registration and one of the ways that College members demonstrate their commitment to professional and ethical practice. All members (with the exception of those in the retired class of certificate of registration) are required to participate in the CCP; this includes…

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New Council Roster for 2020/2021

The Council is the 21-member governing body and board of directors that manages and administers College affairs. Durel Allen – Elected Social Worker Durel Allen is a registered social worker with almost 15 years of experience in social work, having practised in the United States, Jamaica and Canada. Her cross-cultural experience has afforded her a keen sense of cultural sensitivity that comes with working with various populations in a variety of social contexts, including intimate partner violence,…

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Why Does the College Have a Support Person Program?

Why does the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers have a Support Person Program? The College’s ongoing mandate is to protect the public from unqualified, incompetent and unfit practitioners. As part of this public protection mandate, the College has a duty to consider and investigate reports and complaints regarding alleged misconduct or incompetence of College members, including sexual abuse and/or boundary violations of a sexual nature. Implemented in 2019, the College’s Support…

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Discipline Decision Summary – Jessica Kline

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. As of January 2019, decisions are also available via the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII). By publishing decisions, the College endeavours to:…

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Discipline Decision Summary – Prapti Giri

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. As of January 2019, decisions are also available via the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII). By publishing decisions, the College endeavours to:…

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