After consultation with our members and the hard work of our Candidacy Committee, members voted to adopt the new Candidacy framework and launch the new Candidacy Mentorship Program (CMP) at our 2017 Annual General Meeting. The Candidacy Mentorship Program ensures that new graduates have the skills, competence, and good character to practice social work in Nova Scotia We’re launching the program… Read more »
Thank you to our members for your patience over the last three months during the upgrade to our new member portal. We are happy to announce that our new member portal is live. We hope you find the new online portal intuitive and easy to use. Please read the steps below to activate and login… Read more »
Nova Scotia’s vulnerable children and youth continue to fall through the cracks in our province. They need their voices heard. We’re calling for the creation of a Child and Youth Advocate office to protect and promote the rights of Nova Scotia children and youth. Why advocate for a Child and Youth Advocate office? A Child and… Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 18, 2018 Campaign Asks NS Government to Provide an Independent Voice for Children and Youth KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX, NS) – Nova Scotia’s vulnerable children and youth continue to fall through the cracks in our province. They need their voices heard. The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) is advocating for the… Read more »
It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to our friend and colleague Ngozi Otti. Ngozi – a mother of 6, sister, and leader – was a passionate social worker and advocate for an inclusive society where folks from diverse backgrounds… Read more »
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The College’s Professional Development Committee needs your input! Your feedback will guide & determine the direction for the Private Practice Committee as they review and determine appropriate regulations for entry to private practice in Nova Scotia. The survey will take approximately 6 minutes to complete and closes September 7, 2018. Complete the survey here The Social Workers… Read more »
During the month of July, there will be limited access to your member profile through our database as we bring a new system online. If you have not done so already, please download copies of your registration certificate before July 3, 2018. Questions? Contact the College’s Regulatory & Applications Administrator Alexandra Nelson at alex.nelson@nscsw.org
Want to Develop the Mentorship Training for our Candidacy Mentorship Program? Submit your Proposal by July 31st The College’s redeveloped Candidacy Program, now the Candidacy Mentorship Program (CMP), will provide graduates from accredited schools of social work with a strategic, supportive, and educational professional development experience rooted in principles of adult learning. Graduates and social workers re-entering practice (candidates)… Read more »
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
