Mandatory Reports: An Employer’s Responsibility

As mandated under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998, the College is required to have a process for mandatory reports. This mandatory reporting process is an important regulatory tool the College uses to protect the public from unqualified, unfit and incompetent social workers and social service workers. As employers of social workers and social service workers, you have the responsibility to be aware of, and if need be, complete the College’s mandatory…

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Employer Roundtable Coming to Sudbury

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is pleased to announce that its third Employer Roundtable will be hosted in Sudbury. When: Wednesday, June 6, 2018Where: Holiday Inn SudburyWho should attend: Social work and social service work employers in the Greater Sudbury Area Employer Roundtables are part of the College’s Strategic Plan 2016–2019, intended to strengthen stakeholder and public awareness. The objective of the Employer Roundtables is to provide an opportunity for…

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Five Reasons Why Social Workers and Social Service Workers Should Attend AMED

Every year the College hosts its Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED), a full-day event exclusively for registered social workers and registered social service workers. This year’s event takes place on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and features important updates from College leadership, an address from a prominent keynote speaker relevant to those providing social work and social service work services, and educational breakout sessions in the afternoon. AMED is…

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View the College’s 2017 Annual Report Online

The College’s 2017 Annual Report is now available on the College website. The theme of this year’s Annual Report is Engaging the Public. Enhancing Awareness. The 2017 Annual Report highlights the College’s activities over the past year and includes the following: Joint Message from the President and the Registrar2017 Accomplishments2017 Committee ReportsIndependent Auditor’s Report Click here to read the 2017 Annual Report. [ocswssw_btn_magenta url="http://www.ocswssw.org/employers/communique/signup/" target="self" size="regular"]SIGN UP FOR THE EMPLOYER COMMUNIQUÉ![/ocswssw_btn_magenta]

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Q&A: As an Employer, Can I Contact the OCSWSSW with Practice-related Questions?

Yes. The Professional Practice Department responds to practice inquiries from members, employers, the public and other stakeholders. The Professional Practice staff often receives questions about ethical or practice dilemmas that individuals are facing. They will help you identify the Standards of Practice that may be relevant to you or your staff in a particular situation and that will guide your decisions. The Professional Practice staff can also direct you to other College resources, such as…

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