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Council Highlights for September 9-10, 2021

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 9, 2021  The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee:Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – PresidentLisa Seburn, RSW – Vice-PresidentJohn Fleming, Public Member – Vice-PresidentSanjay Govindaraj, RSW – Executive MemberShelley Hale, RSSW – Executive MemberPam Murphy, Public member – Executive MemberMukesh Kowlessar,…

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The College Re-elects Council President Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to announce the re-election of Council President Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW, and the election of the Council Executive Committee for 2021/2022. “It’s a great honour to be re-elected to serve as President of the College Council,” said Kowlessar, who was re-elected on September 9, 2021. “I look forward to working alongside my fellow Council members as we continue our important work in…

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COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FOR SEPTEMBER 9 AND 10, 2021

September 9, 2021 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee:Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – PresidentLisa Seburn, RSW – Vice-PresidentJohn Fleming, Public Member – Vice-PresidentSanjay Govindaraj, RSW – Executive MemberShelley Hale, RSSW – Executive MemberPam Murphy, Public Member – Executive MemberMukesh Kowlessar, RSSW, provided his President’s Report to Council and gave an update on the establishment of a working group to develop governance training.Council received orientation and training from Crowe Soberman LLP…

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“What’s in a name?” The OCSWSSW Wants Ontarians to Know They Are Protected

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is encouraging Ontarians to check out its Online Register of social workers and social service workers through its “What’s in a name?” public awareness campaign. The OCSWSSW is the regulatory body for social workers and social service workers in Ontario. Its mandate is to protect the public from unqualified, incompetent and unfit practitioners in Ontario. The “What’s in a name?” campaign promotes awareness of the OCSWSSW and the…

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OCSWSSW Invites Employers in the Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, Sudbury and Surrounding Areas to its Virtual Employer Roundtable

On September 29, 2021, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is hosting a virtual event for employers in the Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, Sudbury and surrounding areas.  The College would like to invite your organization to participate in the College’s virtual Employer Roundtable, which is being held on Wednesday, September 29th, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The event will provide employers of social workers and social service workers with an opportunity…

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Professional Practice Update: Updates to MAID Resource and Other Announcements

In this update: College Updates MAID Resource for Members SAVE THE DATE! Educational Forum ODSP Revises Disability Determination Package and Medical Review Package Self Report Online Mental Health and Substance Use Supports for Health care Workers and Primary Care Providers The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share the following information and resources to support members’ practice: College Revises MAID Resource for Members The College recently has…

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Employer Profile: Dorothy Bakos

Dorothy Bakos, MSW, RSW, serves as the Area Manager for Family Services Durham (FSD), a division of The Regional Municipality of Durham. A registered social worker, Dorothy has more than 20 years of combined leadership and management experience working in the not-for-profit sector. The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) was pleased to interview Dorothy about her roles and responsibilities, the importance of hiring OCSWSSW members, and the opportunities and challenges…

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Q&A: Online Application Processing Times

Q: Why is it taking so long to process an online application? A: Earlier this year, the College launched an online application process, offering first-time applicants the ability to apply securely and to pay their application and registration fees to the College through its new online application portal. The online application portal is currently available to individuals who: have obtained an accredited social work degree; have obtained an approved social service work diploma; or, are…

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OCSWSSW Introduces DEI Task Group

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers introduced its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Group earlier this year as part of its strategic priority to increase diversity, equity and inclusion. The Task Group is co-chaired by Sanjay Govindaraj, RSW, Council member, and Brian Seng-Low, RSSW, non-Council member. In accordance with its Terms of Reference, the Task Group provides recommendations and advises Council on: the potential for, and/or existence of, systemic and…

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Save the Date! 2021 Educational Forum

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is pleased to announce that it will be holding its upcoming virtual Educational Forum on Wednesday October 27, 2021. The Educational Forum is part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. Following the success of this year’s two-day virtual Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED), which reached over 2,000 members and as part of the College’s ongoing efforts to increase equity and inclusion, this year’s Educational…

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