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Council Meeting Highlights for September 8 and 9, 2022

The Council is the 21-member governing body and board of directors that manages and administers College affairs. The policies developed by Council provide direction to the College and to staff. September 8, 2022 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee:John Fleming, Public member – Council ChairMandi Olson, RSSW – Vice-ChairSanjay Govindaraj, RSW – Vice-ChairMukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – Executive MemberPam Murphy, Public member – Executive MemberDurel Williams, RSW – Executive MemberCouncil…

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Practice Notes: Termination – Managing Clients and Moving Forward

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 Professional Practice Department and the Complaints Committee that may affect everyday practice. The notes offer general guidance only and College members with specific practice inquiries should consult the College, since the relevant standards and appropriate course of action will vary…

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OCSWSSW Invites Employers in St. Catharines and Barrie to its Virtual Employer Roundtable

Attention Employers in St. Catharines and Barrie: The College would like to invite your organization to participate in the College’s virtual Employer Roundtable, which is being held on Thursday, November 10, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The event will provide employers of social workers and social service workers with an interactive opportunity to: learn about the College’s public protection mandate;discuss the importance of registration; andexplore some of the challenges that face employers today in…

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Call for Nominations for Council Vacancy – October 2022

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) has recently accepted a resignation from the elected social service worker for Electoral District No. 2. Accordingly, there is a social service work vacancy on Council. We encourage you to consider expressing your interest in filling this vacancy. Bylaw 36 requires the College to identify social service work members from District 2 who are willing to serve on Council for the remainder of the…

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DEI Task Group Meeting Highlights – September 20, 2022

Amanda Bettencourt, RSSW, reflected on the Land Acknowledgement, as an Indigenous Member of the Task Group.Co-Chair Sanjay Govindaraj, RSW, welcomed Task Group members to the meeting.The minutes from the July 14, 2022 meeting of the Task Group were reviewed.Lise Betteridge, Registrar and CEO, provided some background information regarding Council’s approval of the following recommendations:approval of a bylaw amendment to Bylaw No. 1, which adds the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee to the College’s list of…

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Registration for the 2022 Educational Forum Now Open!

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) invites members to attend its virtual Educational Forum on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. EST.  What to Expect at the Educational ForumThis half-day virtual event is an excellent opportunity for members to stay connected with the College and gain valuable knowledge through the following agenda: College updateKeynote address, entitled The Journey to Unity: Disrupting Racism and Decolonizing Child Welfare,…

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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 Friday, September 30th 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 and to commemorate the survivors of the residential “school” system, their families and their communities. The College is committed to continuing…

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Council Highlights for September 8-9, 2022

September 8, 2022 (9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.) The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee: John Fleming, Public member – Council Chair Mandi Olson, RSSW – Vice-Chair Sanjay Govindaraj, RSW – Vice-Chair Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – Executive Member Pam Murphy, Public member – Executive Member Durel Williams, RSW – Executive Member Council received orientation and training from Crowe Soberman LLP regarding financial reports and Council responsibilities. September 9, 2022 (9…

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Discipline Decision Summary – Sharleen Cainer

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, have been removed as necessary, or have 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 – Dorit Osher

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, have been removed as necessary, or have 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 – Karissa-June Boulay

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, have been removed as necessary, or have 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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I’ve Been Complained Against – What Happens Now?

The College’s mandate is to protect the public from unqualified, incompetent and unfit practitioners. One of the ways the College fulfills this mandate is to consider and investigate complaints made by the public regarding the alleged conduct of College members. And though it may feel daunting or upsetting to find out that someone has made a complaint against you, the College ensures that due processes are in place, upholding fairness and maintaining transparency for all…

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