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Pre-Convocation Registration Being Discontinued

At present, students who have graduated with a degree in social work or a diploma in social service work could register with the College prior to their convocation if they have completed all the academic and practicum requirements of their program. These new graduates are registered with a term, condition and limitation on their certificate which is removed once the College received official confirmation from their school that they have convocated. As of September 1,…

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New Online Mandatory Reporting Form Now Available

Employers of social workers and social service workers can now submit mandatory reports to the College through an online form. These updates aim to increase efficiency and streamline the reporting process. The online form can be accessed here. It’s essential for employers to understand their legal responsibility regarding the mandatory reporting process. When there are concerns about the practice or conduct of a College registrant, employers are expected to promptly submit a report to the…

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In Case You Missed It: Regulatory Amendments to the College’s Legislation Now in Effect

The College is excited to share that the changes to its governing legislation, the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 (the SWSSWA) are now in effect as of July 1, 2024. These updates relate to section 50 of the SWSSWA regarding confidentiality and build on the College’s mandate of strong oversight to provide the best possible and safe environments for Ontario’s most vulnerable populations. With these changes, if a registrant is under investigation…

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Catch Up on AMED 2024: Full Session Videos Released

The College’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) took place on June 4, 2024. This year’s theme was Engage and Evolve: Collaborative Approaches to Care. Videos of all the sessions are now available to watch on the College website and YouTube channel. Employers are encouraged to share these practice resources with their social work and social service work staff. These videos can serve as relevant professional development tools, supporting your social work and social service work staff…

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Stay Tuned: Employer Roundtable in the Fall

On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is hosting a virtual Employer Roundtable for employers who are located in Electoral District No. 2 with a specific focus on Ottawa. Electoral District No. 2 comprises the southeastern part of the province and includes the country’s capital along with the communities which surround it. If you are a social worker or social service worker employer in the…

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Full Session AMED 2024 Videos Released and CCP Readings Reminder

The College’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) took place on June 4, 2024. This year’s theme was Engage and Evolve: Collaborative Approaches to Care. Videos of all the sessions are now available to watch on the College website and YouTube channel.  These videos can serve as relevant professional development tools, supporting you in upholding professional and ethical standards of care. We encourage you to watch the videos that you may have missed during the live event. Keynote…

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Invitation to share your feedback on the draft revisions to the Practice Guidelines for Parenting Plans and other announcements

In this update: Invitation to share your feedback on the draft revisions to the Practice Guidelines for Parenting Plans ODSP Redesigned Health Care Professionals’ Virtual Guide Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services’ invitation to review Ontario’s Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy  The College’s Practice Guidelines for Custody and Access Assessments, now titled Practice Guidelines for Parenting Plans, have been updated to reflect current practice.  We invite you to review the draft Practice Guidelines and share your insights through…

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New Joint Application Pathway with the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council for Social Service Worker Diploma Programs Now Available

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is very pleased to announce a new joint application pathway with the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC) for social service worker diploma programs offered by Ontario Indigenous Institutes. Eligible Indigenous Institutes seeking approval for their social service worker diploma programs can now submit a single program application that meets both the College’s and the IAESC’s requirements. All applications will be processed…

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Important Notice: Re-Vote for Council Elections in Electoral District No. 4

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) has an important update regarding the recent Council elections of two registered social workers in Electoral District No. 4. Why a re-vote? The Elections Committee considered a request for a recount and, to ensure fairness and transparency, has decided to conduct a re-vote for the Council elections social worker positions in Electoral District 4. The re-vote will begin on Monday, July 8, 2024.  What areas…

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UPDATE: REGULATORY AMENDMENTS TO THE COLLEGE’S LEGISLATION NOW IN EFFECT

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is excited to announce that changes to our governing legislation, the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 (the SWSSWA) have come into force as of July 1, 2024. These amendments relate to section 50 of the SWSSWA regarding confidentiality and build on the College’s mandate of strong oversight to provide the best possible and safe environments for Ontario’s most vulnerable populations. ALIGNING THE…

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Professional Practice Update: Have Your Voice Heard and Other Announcements

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share the following updates to support registrants in their practice. Have your voice heard! Share your perspective through the ASWB Census The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the association that develops entry-to-practice exams for social workers and social service workers, is inviting College registrants to share their perspective through their census. As mentioned in the March 1st eBulletin, feedback…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO: Regulatory Amendments to the College’s Legislation Passed

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is very pleased to announce that proposed changes to our governing legislation, the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 (the SWSSWA) have been passed and will come into force on July 1, 2024. These amendments relate to section 50 of the SWSSWA regarding confidentiality and build on the College’s mandate of strong oversight to provide the best possible and safe environments for the…

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