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Employer Profile – Shelley Watt Proulx, MSW, RSW

Shelley Watt Proulx, MSW, RSW Shelley Watt Proulx, MSW, RSW is the Director, Mental Health and Addiction at Sagamok Anishnawbek. Located on the North Shore of Lake Huron, Sagamok Anishnawbek delivers programs and services to community members as well as to members living outside of the Sagamok community. The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers was pleased to interview Shelley about her role at Sagamok, her professional journey as a social worker…

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Watch the 2023 AMED Videos Online!

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers held its 2023 Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) virtually on June 13, 2023, with almost 2,600 registered attendees.  We invite employers and their staff to watch videos of the AMED sessions on the College website and YouTube channel — the theme of which was Making the Connection: Professionalism, Accountability and Public Protection. Employers are encouraged to share these practice resources with their social work and social service work…

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Stay Tuned – Employer Webinar in the Fall

On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is hosting a virtual Employer Webinar for employers who are located in Electoral District #1. Electoral District #1 comprises the north part of the province and includes the following areas: Kenora Rainy River Thunder Bay Cochrane Timiskaming Sudbury Algoma Manitoulin Parry Sound Nipissing Muskoka The event will provide employers of social workers and social service workers with an interactive opportunity…

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Practice Notes: Shattered Trust – The Sexual Abuse of Clients

Content/trigger warning: The following article includes information about sexual misconduct. Readers are encouraged to seek support if needed. Download the PDF 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 College’s Professional Practice Department and Complaints Committee that may affect everyday practice. The notes offer general guidance only and College registrants[1] with…

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2021 Council Elections in Electoral District No. 4

Electoral District No. 4 Elects two social work councillors and two social service work councillorsComposed of the geographic area within the territorial boundaries of the Regional Municipalities of Halton, Hamilton-Wentworth, Niagara, Waterloo and Haldimand-Norfolk, the Counties of Dufferin and Wellington and the County of Brant. 2021 Election Results On July 7, 2021, the Elections Committee declared the following candidates elected in Electoral District No. 4 to serve on the College Council for a three-year term,…

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2020 College Fees

As the regulatory body for social workers and social service workers in Ontario, the College has a responsibility to protect the public from unqualified, incompetent and unfit practitioners. The College fulfills its mandate by: Regulating the practice of social work and social service work and governing its members.Setting entry-to-practice requirements to ensure that only those with specialized educational qualifications are eligible for registration.Setting, maintaining and ensuring that all members follow the Standards of Practice.Requiring members…

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2019 College Fees

As the regulatory body for social workers and social service workers in Ontario, the College has a responsibility to protect the public from unqualified, incompetent and unfit practitioners. The College fulfills its mandate by: Regulating the practice of social work and social service work and governing its members.Setting entry-to-practice requirements to ensure that only those with specialized educational qualifications are eligible for registration.Setting, maintaining and ensuring that all members follow the Standards of Practice.Requiring members to engage in ongoing…

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CCP Evaluation

The CCP evaluation is complete – we value your input! In 2014, the College engaged Harry Cummings and Associates (HCA) to undertake a review of the Continuing Competence Program (CCP). The comprehensive evaluation included five focus groups conducted across the province and an online Member Survey. Members were eager to participate in the evaluation, through the survey and the focus groups, and the response rate was extremely high. We want to thank all of our…

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