The College continues to take its cues from government and public health authorities and to monitor closely how these ongoing developments may impact members and other stakeholders. We remind members to do the same.
Read MoreThe College recently published Practice Notes: Administration of Naloxone, recognizing that social workers and social service workers play an integral role in supporting clients who live with mental health and substance use issues.
Read MoreAs a result of Ontario’s Missing Persons Act, police officers are now able to request confidential client information if they believe that it will assist in finding a missing person.
Read MorePart of the College’s Glenda McDonald Educational Series, AMED features educational activities and provides registered social workers and registered social service workers with an opportunity to network and learn more about the College’s priorities and accomplishments.
Read MoreWe understand that during these challenging times, there remains an ongoing need for applicants to register with the College, as well as a desire for an expedited process to put individuals in a position to contribute during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreIn response to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the College has postponed the date of the election for both of the membership categories of social work and social service work to July 23, 2020.
Read MoreEmployers play an important role in helping the College fulfill its mandate of public protection. Educational tools and resources are available to employers on the College website….
Read MoreWith the recent news that the Ontario Government is extending its provincial emergency orders until May 19, 2020, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on members and other stakeholders. We would like to take this opportunity to provide members with a number of factors to consider as the Province implements its framework for reopening….
Read MorePerspective is the official publication of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. In this issue: “Message from the Registrar & CEO”; “What Members Need to Know: COVID-19”; “Practice Notes: Administration of Naloxone”; and more….
Read MoreThe College continues to monitor the developments concerning COVID-19, recognizing the significant and ongoing impact that this pandemic has on members and other stakeholders. As the provincial regulator of over 22,600 social workers and social service workers in Ontario, the College continues to make all of its decisions (including those related to registration and renewal fees) through the lens of its ongoing public protection mandate….
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