Employer Communiqué

The Employer Communiqué is the College’s official quarterly publication for employers of social workers and social service workers.

Winter 2024

Message from the Registrar and CEO: Maintaining Client Safety – A Collaborative Responsibility

Message from the Registrar and CEO: Maintaining Client Safety – A Collaborative Responsibility
As the provincial regulator for social workers and social service workers, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is responsible for maintaining client safety. However, this fundamental responsibility is not ours alone. It is part of a broader public protection infrastructure, meaning we must work collaboratively with key community partners, including employers, on this commitment.   Several articles in this current issue of the Employer Communiqué address our shared responsibility…more >>

Navigating Mandatory Reporting – What Employers Need to Know

Navigating Mandatory Reporting – What Employers Need to Know
Employers of social workers and social service workers have a legal responsibility to understand the College’s mandatory reporting process, and when necessary, to submit a report with the College. A report shares concerns related to the practice or conduct of a College registrant. “The mandatory reporting process alerts the College when there is a concern that a social worker or social service worker is not practising safely,” said Richelle Samuel, the College’s Director of Complaints…more >>

FAQs – Reporting Job Applicants who aren’t Registered with the College

FAQs – Reporting Job Applicants who aren’t Registered with the College
As an employer, it is your responsibility to exercise due diligence when hiring a social worker or social service worker. Individuals who use the protected titles illegally or who falsely present themselves as a social worker or social service worker are considered unregulated practitioners and put the public at risk. Always check the Online Register before hiring. Here are some tips on what to do if you are in the hiring process and think that an individual is…more >>

Survey Findings Regarding Employers Paying Registration and Renewal Fees – What Employers Need to Know

Survey Findings Regarding Employers Paying Registration and Renewal Fees – What Employers Need to Know
The College recently conducted a brief survey to gain insight into employer practices related to registration fees for social workers and social service workers. These valuable insights help the College gain a better understanding of employer practices and how employers support their social work and social service work staff members. When asked if their organization covers the cost of the College annual renewal fee for social work or social service work employees, almost 82% of…more >>

2023 Educational Forum – Videos Now Available

2023 Educational Forum – Videos Now Available
The College held its annual virtual Educational Forum on November 30, 2023. The recording of the event is now available by visiting the College website or YouTube channel. In addition to a short College Update from Registrar and CEO Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, the Forum included a panel discussion entitled Supporting Clients with Care and Competence Through Intimate Partner Violence, facilitated by the College’s Director of Professional Practice, Christina Van Sickle, MSW, RSW. The expert panel explored…more >>

Employer Resources

Employer Resources
Employers play an important role in helping the College fulfill its mandate of public protection. Click on the resources for employers of social workers and social service workers below to learn more.more >>