A step-by-step guide to completing the registration renewal process for 2022, with troubleshooting tips. There are temporary changes to professional development requirements due to the pandemic, and this is the second year that ethics hours are due for some members.
Measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission continue to be necessary for protection of the public during this challenging time. Our office is open only by appointment. Last updated January 10, 2022.
January 6, 2022 — NSCSW is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant. The application deadline is January 18, 2022.
Member: Warren Kelsey Decision Date: December 30, 2021 The Complaints Committee of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers determined pursuant to section 29(5) of the Social Workers Act that it is desirable in the public interest to impose an interim suspension of Warren Kelsey’s registration as a Social Worker Candidate effective immediately. Accordingly, Warren… Read more »
January 26, 2022 — There are unique human rights issues at stake in the Nova Scotian government’s decision to argue against accessible housing choice. Join our panel discussion to learn more.
December 24, 2021 — We call on the provincial government to shift their approach to public policy, to ensure that policy reflects the sentiment that “we are all in this together.”
Issued: December 20, 2021 Leanne (Dawn) Archambault On September 18, 2014, the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers (the predecessor to the College) granted Leanne (Dawn) Archambault temporary registration as a Social Worker Candidate with the Association. Ms. Archambault’s temporary registration expired on September 30, 2014. She did not seek further registration with the Association…. Read more »
January 20, 2022 — An online panel discussion to address the ways that homelessness and housing insecurity affect mental health. All are welcome.
The NSCSW office will be open the morning of December 24, and then closed until January 4. From December 29-31, a limited number of staff will be on call remotely to assist with the final days of the annual renewal period; visits during that time will be by appointment only, and video calls are strongly recommended as an alternative.
December 16, 2021 — NSCSW joins CASW in celebrating the passage of Bill C-4, which bans conversion therapy in Canada.
15 December, 2021 — We’re seeking proposals for new professional development opportunities that will be delivered to members of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers in 2022. Proposals for 2022 are encouraged to be structured in such a way that the presentation be delivered live over Zoom, with the ability to be recorded, so that members can access the content electronically.
December 2, 2021 — The theme for next year’s conference is “Social Work Leading Transformational Change in 2022.” We’re inviting presentation proposals for social workers to share their knowledge about transformational leadership in the context of our profession. The deadline for submissions has been extended to January 21, 2022.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
