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2021 Council Elections in Electoral District No. 4

Electoral District No. 4 Elects two social work councillors and two social service work councillorsComposed of the geographic area within the territorial boundaries of the Regional Municipalities of Halton, Hamilton-Wentworth, Niagara, Waterloo and Haldimand-Norfolk, the Counties of Dufferin and Wellington and the County of Brant. 2021 Election Results On July 7, 2021, the Elections Committee declared the following candidates elected in Electoral District No. 4 to serve on the College Council for a three-year term,…

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2020 College Fees

As the regulatory body for social workers and social service workers in Ontario, the College has a responsibility to protect the public from unqualified, incompetent and unfit practitioners. The College fulfills its mandate by: Regulating the practice of social work and social service work and governing its members.Setting entry-to-practice requirements to ensure that only those with specialized educational qualifications are eligible for registration.Setting, maintaining and ensuring that all members follow the Standards of Practice.Requiring members…

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2019 College Fees

As the regulatory body for social workers and social service workers in Ontario, the College has a responsibility to protect the public from unqualified, incompetent and unfit practitioners. The College fulfills its mandate by: Regulating the practice of social work and social service work and governing its members.Setting entry-to-practice requirements to ensure that only those with specialized educational qualifications are eligible for registration.Setting, maintaining and ensuring that all members follow the Standards of Practice.Requiring members to engage in ongoing…

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CCP Evaluation

The CCP evaluation is complete – we value your input! In 2014, the College engaged Harry Cummings and Associates (HCA) to undertake a review of the Continuing Competence Program (CCP). The comprehensive evaluation included five focus groups conducted across the province and an online Member Survey. Members were eager to participate in the evaluation, through the survey and the focus groups, and the response rate was extremely high. We want to thank all of our…

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OCSWSSW Membership Renewals Now Open!

Members can now renew their membership and pay their annual fee through the College’s Online Member Services. The deadline to complete your membership renewal is December 31, 2021. Renew Your Membership Online To renew your membership online, follow these easy steps: Log in to your Online Registrant Portal using your User ID (your OCSWSSW registration number) and your password. Click on the “2022 Renewals” link on the top left-hand side of your screen and select “2022 Renewals”…

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DEI Task Group Meeting Highlights – October 28, 2021

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Group was established to assist the College in moving forward on its commitment to increase diversity, equity and inclusion – a key priority in the College’s 2020-2023 Strategic Plan. Task Group member Charlene Crews, RSSW, read a Land Acknowledgement and provided reflections on her own experience, learnings and practices with respect to Reconciliation and DEI work.Co-Chair Brian Seng-Low, RSSW welcomed the Task Group members to the meeting, indicating that he…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO: COVID-19 Update Around Practice Considerations

The Ontario government recently announced its gradual approach to lifting remaining public health and workplace safety measures over the next six months. As noted in the document A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term, the government will monitor trends in COVID-19 provincial and local public health and health system indicators including COVID-19 cases and increases in hospitalizations to ensure that public health and workplace safety measures can be lifted safely. In light of…

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2021 Educational Forum

On October 27, 2021, the College invited members to participate in its virtual Educational Forum. The Educational Forums are part of the College’s Glenda McDonald Educational Series. These half-day events are an excellent opportunity for members to stay connected with the College and gain valuable knowledge through the following agenda: OCSWSSW update Keynote address Keynote Q&As October 27 Educational Forum https://www.youtube.com/embed/8SH0U1yzoyU Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Keynote Address: The role of social service…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO

In his 1967 speech to Philadelphia high school students, the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. said: “If you can’t fly, run. If you can’t run, walk. If you can’t walk, crawl, but by all means, keep moving.” Since March 2020, we have encountered many changes and obstacles. The “new normal” of the pandemic has caused pain and anxiety for so many, yet it has also compelled us to re-examine the world in which…

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Stay Tuned! Ethical and Competent Responses to Anti-Indigenous Racism

This fall, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers will be conducting a video interview with Cheryl McPherson, RSW, which will cover the intersection of social work and social service work and Reconciliation. McPherson is a proud Haudenosaunee woman who currently teaches at Centennial College’s Addiction and Mental Health Workers Program. She has been a practising social worker since 2005, primarily working with Indigenous clients and women who have been trafficked. “Indigenous…

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In Case You Missed It

Coming Soon! Renew Your College Membership for 2022 The College would like to remind all members that the renewal season for the year 2022 will commence in early November. The deadline for members to complete their membership renewal and payment for the year 2022 is December 31, 2021. Members can renew their membership and pay their annual fee through the College’s online member services. New members who were issued a certificate of registration at any…

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