College Publications

Annual Reports

The College reports annually to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and stakeholders on the activities and financial affairs of the College.

Employer Communiqué

The Employer Communiqué is the College’s official quarterly publication for employers of social workers and social service workers.

PHIPA Toolkit

The PHIPA Toolkit was developed to assist social workers and social service workers in understanding this complex legislation and their responsibilities under this Act.

College Brochures

College Complaints Process

CCP Documents

Articles

Your 2014 (CCP) – A New Start!

Completing your CCP with Others

What Does “Evidence” Mean

CCP How to Set SMART Goals

Staying Connected

Getting the most out of your CCP

Staying on Track with CCP

Year Two of the CCP: Tracking your Progress

CCP Frequently Asked Questions

CCP Now in Effect

CCP Where should I be now?

CCP Documents

CCP Instruction Guide, Second Edition

CCP Instruction Guide

CCP Self-Assessment Tool and Professional Development Plan Documents – PDF

CCP Self-Assessment Tool and Professional Development Plan Documents – Word

2017 CCP Self-Assessment Tool and Professional Development Plan Documents – PDF

2017 CCP Self-Assessment Tool and Professional Development Plan Documents – Word

2016 CCP Self-Assessment Tool and Professional Development Plan Documents – PDF

2016 CCP Self-Assessment Tool and Professional Development Plan Documents – Word

Perspective

The official member publication of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

eBulletins

The College regularly distributes eBulletins to members with news updates and information regarding College activities.

Practice Notes

Practice Notes is designed as an educational tool to help Ontario social workers, social service workers, employers and members of the public gain a better understanding of recurring issues dealt with by the Professional Practice Department and the Complaints Committee that may affect everyday practice.

Use of Title and Holding Out Provisions

Relevant Articles

College Response to the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Report (June 2018)

Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Report Response (February 2017)

Medical Assistance in Dying: What Are My Professional Obligations?

The Duty to Report under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017

Testimonials Did You Know

The Retirement Homes Act, 2010: Duty to Report

Bill 14, Access to Justice Act

Titles and Designations

QA On Skype

Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook

The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook sets out minimum standards of professional practice and conduct for members of the OCSWSSW.

Practice Guidelines

The Practice Guidelines contain information and practice advice which should be considered by members of the College. The guidelines are developed to assist members and employers in interpreting and applying the College’s Standards of Practice in specific areas.

ETHICS→A: Ethical Decision-Making Tool

The College has developed an ethical decision-making tool named ETHICS→A in order to assist members in considering the issues and applying their professional judgment in particular scenarios.

Scopes of Practice Paper

The objectives of this paper are to assist members and employers in understanding the purpose of a scope of practice statement, the scopes of practice of the two professions, the distinctions between them and the relationship between the scope of practice statements developed by the College and job descriptions developed by employers for members of the College.

Use of the Title “Doctor”

This article is intended to provide members with general guidance about the use of the title “doctor”.