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COUNCIL ROSTER FOR 2023-2024

AMANDA BETTENCOURT – ELECTED SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER Amanda Bettencourt is dually registered with the OCSWSSW, initially joining the College as a social service worker and then obtaining her Bachelor of Social Work from the former Ryerson, now known as Toronto Metropolitan University. She works full-time as a School Social Worker on Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve in Ohsweken, where she also sits on the Anti-bullying Taskforce and provides consultation services to the federal…

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PRACTICE NOTES: WHY YOU NEED TO PUT IN THE TIME BEFORE PRIVATE PRACTICE

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 specific practice inquiries should consult the College, since the relevant standards and appropriate course of action will vary depending on the…

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System Shutdown for Database Upgrade

The College is upgrading its registrant and applicant database. The College’s online services, including the Online Register, Registrant Portal and Applicant Portal, are currently unavailable. Registrant-related inquiries To find a registrant or confirm the registration status of a social worker or social service worker, contact us at info@ocswssw.org or 416-972-9882. If you are a College registrant and have a question, contact us at info@ocswssw.org or 416-972-9882. Applicant-related inquiries If you have submitted your degree/diploma application…

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Discipline Decision Summary – Essa Rageh Egal

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 – Steven Finlay

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 – Jesse Fraser

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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Professional Practice Update: 2023 CCP Reminder And Other Announcements

In this update: 2023 CCP Reminder Revised Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Webinar Now Available & Additional Resource Free Practice Resources Through OASW Learning Centre The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is sharing the following information and resources to support your practice. 2023 CCP Reminder As we near the end of the year, the College is reminding registrants to complete their 2023 Continuing Competence Program (CCP).The CCP…

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FAQS: WHAT IS THE EQUITY AND INCLUSION DATA INITIATIVE? 

College Council recently approved the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative Policy. Beginning in the upcoming 2024 renewal period, which will start in late November 2023, registrants will be invited to share their demographic information with the College. This initiative is part of the College actioning our commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.  Q: Why is the College asking registrants to voluntarily provide sociodemographic data?  A: Collecting this data supports the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative,…

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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2023 EDUCATIONAL FORUM! 

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is happy to announce that it will be holding its virtual Educational Forum on the morning of Thursday, November 30, 2023.  In addition to a College update from Denitha Breau, Registrar and CEO, the Educational Forum will include a keynote panel discussion entitled Supporting Clients with Care and Competence Through Intimate Partner Violence. The College's Director of Professional Practice, Christina Van Sickle, MSW,…

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Call for Nominations: Social Work Vacancy on Council

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) has recently accepted a resignation from the elected social worker for Electoral District No. 2 and there is now a social work vacancy on Council. We encourage you to submit an expression of interest to fill this vacancy and serve on Council. To fill the vacancy, the College is looking for a social work registrant from District No. 2 to serve on Council…

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OCSWSSW Virtual Employer Webinar

ATTENTION EMPLOYERS IN NORTHERN ONTARIO On November 8, 2023, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is hosting a virtual event for employers in Electoral District #1.Electoral District #1 is comprised of northern Ontario and includes the following areas: Kenora Sault St. Marie North Bay Fort Frances Timmis Rainy River Thunder Bay Cochrane Timiskaming Sudbury Algoma Manitoulin Parry Sound Nipissing Muskoka If you’re an employer in one of these regions, the…

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College Office Closed for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) will be closed on Monday, October 2nd in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn about and reflect on the dark chapter in the country’s history, honour the children who never came home and to commemorate the survivors of the residential “school” system, their families and…

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