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Discipline Decision Summary – Janet Yordy

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. (more…)

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2019 Educational Forums

The College is pleased to announce that this year’s Educational Forums for members will be taking place at the following locations: Sault Ste. Marie: October 17, 2019Ottawa: November 14, 2019 The Forums, which are held each year at different cities across Ontario, are part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. This initiative is in response to members who want to stay connected with the College but are unable to attend the Annual Meeting and Education Day…

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OCSWSSW Council Election Results

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is pleased to announce the re-election of Council President Shelley Hale, RSSW, and the election of the Council Executive Committee for 2019/20. “I am honoured to be re-elected as President of the College Council,” says Shelley, who was re-elected on September 5, 2019. “I look forward to working alongside my fellow Council members in the development of the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan as we fulfill…

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Council Meeting Highlights for September 5, to September 6 2019

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 5, 2019 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee:Shelley Hale, RSSW – PresidentLisa Seburn, RSW – Vice-PresidentDéirdre Smith, Public Member – Vice-PresidentToula Kourgiantakis, RSW – Executive MemberMukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – Executive MemberRick Lamb, Public Member – Executive MemberCouncil reviewed…

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Why the College Publishes Discipline Decisions

As the regulator of social workers and social service workers in Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers publishes Discipline Committee decisions to inform the public about social workers or social service workers who have engaged in professional misconduct or are incompetent[1]. By publishing decisions, the College: Illustrates for members and the public what does — and does not — constitute professional misconduct.Provides members with direction about the College’s Standards of…

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Employer Roundtable

On October 10, 2019, the College is hosting an event for employers in the Kingston, Belleville and Hastings area. As part of the College’s employer outreach initiative, the annual Employer Roundtable is an opportunity for employers to learn more about the College and its public protection mandate, to share their ideas about how the College can better support employers, and to discuss some of the challenges faced by employers of social workers and social service…

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Q&A: Use of the Title “Clinical Social Worker”

Q. Why can’t a College registrant use the title “clinical social worker” and/or “registered clinical social worker” in respect to their practice? A. The Social Work and Social Service Work Act (SWSSWA) requires anyone who uses either the protected titles below or their abbreviations or French equivalents to be registered with the College: social worker registered social worker social service worker registered social service worker The Registration Regulation O. Reg. 383/00 made under the SWSSWA…

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2019 Educational Forums for Members in Ottawa and Sault Ste. Marie

Do you have employees who are registered members of the College? Do they work in the Ottawa or Sault Ste. Marie areas? Each year, the College holds Educational Forums in locations outside the Greater Toronto Area, for members who were unable to attend the Annual Meeting and Education Day. This year, the College will present one Educational Forum in Sault Ste. Marie on October 17th and one in Ottawa at Algonquin College on November 14th.…

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Did You Know? The Legislation that Established the College

The College was established when the Government of Ontario proclaimed the Social Work and Social Service Work Act (SWSSWA) on August 15, 2000. In accordance with the SWSSWA, the primary duty of the College is to serve and protect the public interest. To fulfill its duty, the College must carry out the following objects: Regulate the practice of social work and the practice of social service work and to govern its members.Develop, establish and maintain…

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Reminder: AMED 2019 Videos Now Online

As mentioned in the Spring 2019 issue of Employer Communiqué, edited versions of livestream video from the College’s 2019 Annual Meeting and Education Day would be made available through a dedicated webpage on the College’s website and the OCSWSSW / l’OTSTTSO channel on YouTube. These include videos from the Annual Meeting, Keynote Address and four breakout sessions. These videos are now online and available to your employees.

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Professional Practice Update

The College is pleased to present the following update regarding current issues and resources related to Professional Practice. Reminder: Continuing Competence Program Participation in the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) is a condition of registration and one of the ways that members demonstrate their commitment to professional and ethical practice. All members (with the exception of those in the retired class) are required to participate in the CCP. This includes those who are not currently practising,…

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