NSCSW Member Feedback:  Redesigning our guiding documents

Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

NSCSW members are invited to participate in the process of updating the foundational documents that guide our profession in Nova Scotia.

Social work ethics

Members of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers are required to complete annual professional development, which must include training related to social work ethics.

<p>Join us for this lunch and learn session as we unveil <a href="https://nscsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-Code-of-Ethics-and-Standards-of-Practice-September-2024-3rd-draft.pdf" title="https://nscsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-Code-of-Ethics-and-Standards-of-Practice-September-2024-3rd-draft.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">the third draft of the NSCSW Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice</a> alongside the new <a href="https://nscsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Standards-of-Practice-Clinical-Social-Work-Specialists-September-2024-3rd-draft.pdf" title="https://nscsw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Standards-of-Practice-Clinical-Social-Work-Specialists-September-2024-3rd-draft.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Clinical Specialization Standards of Practice</a>. This event is an opportunity for both social workers and members of the public to engage with the key elements of the new core documents and to learn about adaptation process of the CASW Code of Ethics, as well as to explore the minimum standards for practicing social work in Nova Scotia.</p><h3>What You'll Learn:</h3><ul><li>The adaptation process of the CASW Code of Ethics.</li><li>Core considerations for the new social work standards in Nova Scotia.</li><li>Insights into the revised clinical specialization standards.</li></ul><h3>Why Attend?</h3><p>This session will address how these standards aim to:</p><ol><li>Establish professional expectations to help social workers responsibly manage and enhance their practice.</li><li>Ensure competent practice to safeguard the public and social work clients.</li><li>Support professional development by offering a framework for ongoing learning within the field.</li><li>Clarify social work practice, aligning with the profession's core values and ethics.</li><li>Enhance the profession's value by advocating for necessary social changes.</li></ol><h3>Interactive Component:</h3><p>Following the presentation, we invite all attendees to participate in <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/fYtesFPnRK" title="https://forms.office.com/r/fYtesFPnRK" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">an online survey</a> designed to gather feedback on the following questions:</p><ul><li>Do these standards provide a robust foundation for professional practice?</li></ul><ul><li>How effectively do they protect public interest?</li></ul><ul><li>Do they facilitate continuous professional development?</li></ul><ul><li>Are they clear in representing social work’s values and methods?</li></ul><ul><li>Will they elevate the profession's credibility and advocacy efforts?</li></ul><h3>People</h3><p><br></p><h4>Alec Stratford</h4><p>Alec Stratford is the Executive Director and Registrar of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW). With over 15 years of experience, Alec is a dedicated community leader and social worker, focusing on community development, leadership, and strategic initiatives to enhance the social work profession in Nova Scotia.</p><p><br></p><h4>Rhonda Hallberg</h4><p>Rhonda Hallberg, the project lead, is a registered social worker with over 30 years of experience in child welfare. She has held roles such as Director of Service and Director of Quality Assurance and Research. Rhonda provides consultation services to non-profit organizations, conducting program evaluations and community-based research. She also teaches social work ethics at King’s University College, UWO.</p><p><br></p><h4>Marion Roberts</h4><p>Marion Roberts is the Indigenous lead for the project, bringing extensive expertise in working with Indigenous communities and organizations. With 47 years of experience in social work, Marion has facilitated consultations with Indigenous leadership and played a key role in child welfare initiatives in Ontario, focusing on the needs of Indigenous communities.</p><p><br></p><h3>Eligibility</h3><p>There are no prerequisites for this session. You'll need a device that can use <a href="https://zoom.us/test" title="https://zoom.us/test" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zoom</a>, and a reasonably reliable internet connection.</p><p>All active, associate, retired associate, and student members of the <a href="https://nscsw.org" title="https://nscsw.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nova Scotia College of Social Workers</a> are welcome to attend; our professional development programming is part of our member services funded by <a href="https://issuu.com/nscsw/docs/connection_spring2023_webfinal/42" title="https://issuu.com/nscsw/docs/connection_spring2023_webfinal/42" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">annual registration fees</a>.</p><p><br></p><h3>Professional development tracking</h3><p>For members of NSCSW, participating in this event is eligible to fulfill the annual requirement for professional development related to <strong><strong>social work ethics</strong></strong>. Members who have already completed that requirement for the year may instead categorize this session as <strong><strong>formal professional development</strong></strong>.</p><p>Participants may also choose to follow up after the session to participate in advocacy related to the session's content; such advocacy activities are eligible for the <a href="https://nscsw.org/practice/professional-development-standards/#pdMandated" title="https://nscsw.org/practice/professional-development-standards/#pdMandated" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">mandated requirements</a> for all social workers in Nova Scotia to complete annual <strong><strong>training or activities related to the pursuit of social justice</strong></strong>.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://nscsw.org/pd" title="https://nscsw.org/pd" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">nscsw.org/pd</a> for more information about the updated professional development requirements for Nova Scotia social workers.</p><p><br></p><h3>Questions?</h3><p>If you have questions about our professional development program content, please contact the College's professional development consultant, Tyler Colbourne, at tyler.colbourne@nscsw.org. If you have registered for a session and are having difficulty accessing it online, please contact nscsw@nscsw.org.</p><p><br></p>

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