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ASWB Is Seeking Registered Social Workers to Join their Practice Analysis Task Force and an Update on Entry-to-Practice Exams

The following includes messaging sent on behalf of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). The ASWB is a non-profit organization composed of and owned by the social worker regulatory boards and colleges of all 50 U.S. states and all 10 Canadian provinces, including the College. Message from the ASWB The ASWB is seeking registered social workers to volunteer to join their Practice Analysis Task Force. Selected participants will provide subject matter expertise to the…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO: Practice Considerations as Ontario Makes Changes to Masking Mandates

As noted in its recent announcement, effective March 21, 2022, the Ontario government is making changes to masking mandates - masks will no longer be required, except for public transit, health care settings, long-term care homes and congregate care settings. In light of this recent announcement, the College advises social workers and social service workers to review the following: Practice Considerations In making decisions about their practice, members should first determine how the changes to…

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College Update

COVID-19 Response and Practice Considerations for Social Workers, Social Service Workers and Their Employers The College remains committed to providing updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic with members and other stakeholders. We continue to take our cues from government and public health authorities, and we remind employers and members to do the same. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact members, employers, and the clients and communities they serve, we recognize that employers have had to…

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Employer Profile: Nadia Rainville, RSW

Nadia Rainville, RSW, is a supervisor at Centre Victoria pour femmes, a non-profit agency in the Greater Sudbury and Algoma regions that provides services to French-speaking women who are affected by violence. She is also a part-time professor in the social work program at Collège Boréal. The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers was pleased to interview Nadia about her role and responsibilities at the agency, the importance of hiring College members,…

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Interview with Cheryl McPherson, RSW, on Ethical and Competent Responses to Anti-Indigenous Racism

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers invites employers and their social worker and social service worker employees to watch our video interview with Cheryl McPherson, RSW, on ethical and competent responses to anti-Indigenous racism. The College’s conversation with McPherson, a Haudenosaunee woman, covers a range of important topics, from land acknowledgements to police involvement in mental health wellness checks to College registration. It is in a spoken-word format inspired by the…

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What Is the Purpose of the College’s Complaints Committee?

As part of its duty to serve and protect the public interest, the College is required to have a formal complaints process, which gives members of the public the ability to have their complaint about a social worker or social service worker’s conduct or action submitted to the College’s Complaints Committee. The Complaints Committee – on which Council members serve – is composed of experienced social workers, social service workers and members of the public.…

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DEI Task Group Meeting Highlights – February 16, 2022

Chair Sanjay Govindaraj, RSW welcomed the Task Group members to the meeting.The Task Group engaged in a facilitated discussion with Uppala Chandrasekera, RSW, to provide feedback as to issues to be addressed and what should be included in the Member Census/Data Collection Policy that will support the collection of race-based and other demographic data on a voluntary basis as part of the College’s renewal process, approved by Council in December 2021.

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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE UPDATE: REQUIRED READINGS FOR 2022 CCP AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share the following updates and resources to support members’ practice. 2022 Continuing Competence Program CCP overview: A condition of registration with the College Your registration with the College demonstrates to the public that you are qualified and current in your practice – that you continue to learn and develop as a professional. In accordance with the Registration Regulation made under…

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2022 OCSWSSW Council Elections – Call for Nominations

On Thursday, May 26, 2022, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) will hold an election for registered social workers and registered social service workers in the following electoral districts: Electoral District No. 1Electoral District No. 2Electoral District No. 5 The College invites all members eligible to vote in Electoral District Nos. 1, 2 and 5 to put their names forward as candidates for election to the College Council. The…

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Council Member Podcast Series – FORMER COUNCIL member Durel Williams, RSW

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers was pleased to interview Durel Williams, RSW, (formerly "Durel Allen") for its Council Podcast series. Durel is a social work member of the College's Council who was elected to Council in 2020 in electoral district number three. She previously chaired Council's Election Committee and served on its Discipline, Fitness to Practise and Governance Committees. She was also a member of Council's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion…

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Council Member Podcast Series – Former Council member Shelley Hale, RSSW

Podcast transcript OCSWSSW: The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is pleased to interview Shelley Hale for its Council podcast series. Shelley is an elected social service work member of the College Council, who previously served on Council for its first 10 years and was reelected in 2016. She currently chairs Council's Registration Appeals Committee, and serves on its Executive and Standards of Practice Committees. She served as President of the College…

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College Response to the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Report – January 2022

The Office of the Chief Coroner has notified the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) of the results of a review by the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC) and sought the College’s support in implementing several of its recommendations. This eBulletin is intended to address the DVDRC’s recommendation by: Sharing the findings of the DVDRC with members.Reminding members of their professional obligations with respect to competence, currency and scope…

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