Summer 2023

Message from the Registrar and CEO

Employer Engagement – An Important Regulatory Activity I am delighted to address you in this summer issue of the Employer Communiqué as the incoming Registrar and CEO at the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. As the largest group of mental health providers in the province, social workers and social service workers are instrumental within the sector now more than ever. In the last three years alone, our registrant base has grown…

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What’s the Difference Between a Social Worker and Social Service Worker?

The difference between a social worker and social service worker? This is one of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers’ (the College) most frequently asked questions. Social workers work with their clients to address challenges through a process of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation. Social service workers assist clients in dealing with personal and social problems by delivering counselling, community services and social support programs. Both social workers and social service workers assist…

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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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Employer Resources

Employers play an important role in helping the College fulfil its mandate of public protection. Click on the resources for employers of social workers and social service workers below to learn more. Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Privacy Toolkit The Online Register Mandatory Reports Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Information for Employers Employer Quiz Perspective Newsletter For more resources, please visit the College’s new Resource Room.

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