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Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) and Social Work in Canada

Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) and Social Work in Canada. Social Work in Canada. 30,751 registered social workers in Canada in 2006 The number of registered social workers in Canada has doubled since 1998

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Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) and Social Work in Canada

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  1. Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW)and Social Work in Canada www.casw-acts.ca

  2. Social Work in Canada • 30,751 registered social workers in Canada in 2006 • The number of registered social workers in Canada has doubled since 1998 Source: Canadian Institute for Health Information (2006). Health Personnel Provincial Profiles 2006 . http://secure.cihi.ca/cihiweb/dispPage.jsp?cw_page=AR_1446_E&cw_topic=1446 www.casw-acts.ca

  3. The Face of Registered Social Workers in Canada Source: Canadian Institute for Health Information (2006). Health Personnel Provincial Profiles 2006 . http://secure.cihi.ca/cihiweb/dispPage.jsp?cw_page=AR_1446_E&cw_topic=1446 www.casw-acts.ca

  4. What Do Social Workers Do Human rights and social justice are the philosophical underpinnings of social work practice • help individuals, families, groups and communities to enhance their individual and collective well-being • promote social change aimed at improving conditions that impact on the health and well being of individuals, families, groups and communities The uniqueness of social work practice is in the blend of some particular values, knowledge and skills, including the use of relationship as the basis of all interventions and respect for the client’s choice and involvement. www.casw-acts.ca

  5. What Do Social Workers Do • provide services as members of a multidisciplinary team or on a one-to-one basis with the client • the duties performed by social workers vary depending on the settings in which they work www.casw-acts.ca

  6. What Do Social Workers Do • Some examples of social work duties: • investigate cases of family violence, child abuse and neglect • recruit foster parents or supervise the placement of children in protective care • adoption cases • help students adjust to the school environment • contribute to the care, treatment and rehabilitation of the aged and of physically or mentally ill individuals • provision of counselling • social rehabilitation of young or adult offenders • counselling, psychotherapy, mediation, sex therapy, policy and program development, organizational development, and employee assistance programs • policy analysis, policy development and planning • research • teach www.casw-acts.ca

  7. Where Do Social Workers Practice? • hospitals • community health centers • mental health clinics • schools • advocacy organizations, • government departments • social service agencies • child welfare settings • correctional facilities • social housing organizations • family courts • employee assistance programs • private counselling • school boards www.casw-acts.ca

  8. Where Do Social Workers Practice? Source: Job Futures National Edition (2006). http://www.jobfutures.ca/noc/4152p1.shtml www.casw-acts.ca

  9. Social Work Education • the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) has the responsibility for accrediting university-based social work programs • in most parts of the country the Bachelor of Social Work is the minimum educational requirement for entry into the profession • theoretical courses and practical training at the undergraduate or graduate level • For information about social work education in Canada contact the Canadian Association for Social Work Education www.casw-acts.ca

  10. Regulation of Social Work in Canada • Social work legislation is the responsibility of the provincial governments • Currently all provinces have some form of social work regulation • The territories are currently working on regulation • Social workers become registered by becoming a member of a provincial regulatory body www.casw-acts.ca

  11. Regulation of Social Work in Canada • The regulatory body and professional association are under the same umbrella in 7 of the 10 provinces • In British Columbia, Ontario and Prince Edward Island social work regulation is assigned to separate bodies • Further information about regulation in Canada can be gathered from the regulatory bodies in each province www.casw-acts.ca

  12. Practising as a Social Worker in Canada • Hourly wages are similar to comparable occupations • Wages grew at an above average rate from 2002 to 2004 • The unionization rate is 69% Source: Job Futures National Edition (2006). http://www.jobfutures.ca/noc/4152p1.shtml www.casw-acts.ca

  13. Issues Relating to the Profession • workloads • caseloads • administrative tasks • overtime • high attrition rates • complexity of client needs and experiences • focus on crisis www.casw-acts.ca

  14. Issues Relating to the Profession • safety • resources to meet client needs • training and continuing education • supervision • uniform salaries www.casw-acts.ca

  15. Issues Relating to the ProfessionProfessional and Personal Impacts • Conflict between professional ethics and workplace realities • Lack of relationship-based work • Decreasing range of services provided • Individual well-being • Burnout • Isolation • Work-life balance www.casw-acts.ca

  16. About CASW • Federated organization • 10 provincial/territorial member organizations • Represents over 16, 000 social workers Mission Statement “As a federation of the 9 provincial and one territorial social work organizations, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) provides a national leadership role in strengthening and advancing the social work profession in Canada.” www.casw-acts.ca

  17. History of CASW • Founded in 1926 • 197 Charter Members • A network to address working conditions • Guided by a commitment to social justice • Past CASW Presidents and the current CASW President and • Executive Director celebrate the 80th anniversary of the CASW in • Halifax. June, 2006.

  18. CASW Member Organizations

  19. CASW Governance Model CASW Board of Directors • Appointed representative from each member organization • Elected President • CASW Executive director sits on both Board and Executive as an ex-officio www.casw-acts.ca

  20. CASW Office and Staff • CASW national office located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • CASW office has 5 staff positions including: • Three administrative staff positions • Two social work positions www.casw-acts.ca

  21. About CASW CASW Strategic Directions    1) To advance social justice    2) To strengthen and promote the social work profession    3) To support the regulatory and non-regulatory work of member organizations “Social workers promote social fairness and the equitable distributing of resources, and act to reduce barriers to expand choice for all person with special regard for those who marginalized, disadvantaged, vulnerable, and/or have exceptional needs.” CASW Code of Ethics (2005) www.casw-acts.ca

  22. CASW Today CASW Social Policy Principles • Dignity and Respect • Equality • Equity • Comprehensiveness • Quality Services • Constitutional Integrity • Subsidiarity • Social Dialogue CASW Social Policy Principles are available in full on the CASW website (www.casw-acts.ca) www.casw-acts.ca

  23. Examples of CASW ActivitiesAdvancing Social Justice • Advocacy and Lobbying • Consultation and meetings with federal government • Press releases • Policy analysis and research reports • Coalitions • 23 formal coalitions • Range of issues (example: children, poverty, adoptions, health, seniors, human rights) • Informal and formal opportunities to collaborate For detailed information on CASW activities please read the CASW Annual Report available on the CASW website. www.casw-acts.ca

  24. Examples of CASW ActivitiesStrengthen and Promote the Profession • Publications • Canadian Social Work • Bulletin • Reporter • CASW Policy Papers/Research Reports • CASW Website • Interest Groups • Children Issues Interest Group • Health Interest Group • Aboriginal Social Workers Interest Group • Intersectoral Initiative • CASW/CASWE Memorandum of Understanding www.casw-acts.ca

  25. Examples of CASW ActivitiesStrengthen and Promote the Profession • National Social Work Week • Celebrated nationally the first week of March • National Social Work Conference • Every two years • CASW Awards • CASW Award for Outstanding Service • National Social Work Week Distinguished Service Awards • Related Services of Individual Social Workers • Insurance Programs • AON/CASW Scholarship www.casw-acts.ca

  26. Examples of CASW ActivitiesSupport Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Work of Member Organizations • Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Ethical Practice (2005) • Support to Member Organizations • Membership with CNNAR Presidents of Member Organizations and CASW Sign CASW Code of Ethics (June, 2005)

  27. Examples of CASW ActivitiesSupport Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Work of Member Organizations • Assessment of Foreign Trained Social Work Degrees to determine equivalence to Canadian social work degrees (provided to all provinces/territories with the exception of British Columbia and Quebec) • the application procedure as well as answers to frequently asked questions are explained in detail on CASW website www.casw-acts.ca

  28. CASW on the International Stage • Member of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) • On-going CASW representation on IFSW Executive • CASW representatives to IFSW meetings and membership in international working committees • Provide on-going consultation to IFSW • Clearinghouse for international information • Connection between CASW social workers and the IFSW and vice versa • Memorandum of Understanding with NASW (US) www.ifsw.org www.casw-acts.ca

  29. Why Join Your Professional Association? • To have free access to national publications • Canadian Social Work • CASW Bulletin • To access Members’ Site of the CASW website • To have special rates for national conference registration • To be eligible to receive scholarships • To have access to insurance programs • To be nominated for national and provincial awards www.casw-acts.ca

  30. Why Join Your Professional Association? • Access to professional development opportunities • Information on provincial/territorial, national and international opportunities • Appointment to provincial/territorial and national committees and initiatives • Appointment to represent CASW and provincial/territorial associations at government and coalition meetings • Connecting to social workers locally, provincially, nationally and internationally • Taking part in activities to promote the profession • Taking part in activities to lobby for social justice issues that impact on the people with whom you work www.casw-acts.ca

  31. Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) and Social Work in Canada www.casw-acts.ca

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