Booklet - Ontario Association of Social Workers

ONTARIO ASSOCIATION
OF SOCIAL WORKERS
The Voice of Social Work in Ontario
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION
OF SOCIAL WORKERS
The Voice of Social Work in Ontario
410 Jarvis Street
Toronto ON M4Y 2G6
A Benefits and Services Guide for
Prospective Members
www.oasw.org
www.socialworkjobs.ca
www.findasocialworker.ca
www.oasw.org
www.socialworkjobs.ca
www.findasocialworker.ca
tel: 416.923.4848
membership@oasw.org
info@oasw.org
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Discounts
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Services
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Private Practice Services
Insurances
Employment Resources
Professional Resources
Networking Groups
GoodLife Fitness
Student Services
Welcome to OASW, Prospective Member!
We hope that this guide will inform you about the many
benefits and services offered exclusively to OASW members.
You must join OASW before you can activate the benefits and
services listed in this guide.
Branches
After you join OASW, you may play an active role at the Branch
level by participating at local meetings of the Board of Directors.
Get involved and help to produce activities for social workers in
your community!
With 15 branches , there is strength in our numbers!
Quick Links
Become a Member
Click on “How to Join” tab and select “Application Form” from
the drop down menu.
Private Practice Services for OASW Members
Professional Liability Insurance
www.lms.ca/oasw
Username: oasw
Password: oasw12
1-800-663-6828 ext. 7735
Referral Website (Free Listing Courtesy of LMS PROLINK)
https://www.findasocialworker.ca/ON/en/ListYourSelf.asp
Shop OASW (Online Store)
Purchase publications, items to celebrate Social Work Week,
and benefits and services. OASW members get a discount when
they login to the member site first.
https://www.oasw.org/store/Default.aspx
News (Professional Focus, Social Advocacy, General)
See bottom right of www.oasw.org.
What’s Going on In Social Work (Current Events in Ontario)
http://www.oasw.org/homepagelinks/whats-going-on-in-social
-work.aspx
Students
http://www.oasw.org/homepagelinks/students.aspx
Internationally Educated Social Workers
http://www.oasw.org/homepagelinks/internationally-educatedsocial-workers.aspx
Branches
http://www.oasw.org/public/about-oasw/branches.aspx
www.oasw.org
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Directory of Benefits and Services
While every attempt has been made to present up-to-date, accurate
information on these benefits, changes in rates and/or the availability of
these benefits may alter over time and is beyond OASW's control.
Where indicated, additional information about the benefit is provided in
on the OASW website.
(Revised July 2015)
Please note: you must be an OASW member prior to activating any of these
discounted services.
Private Practice Services
2
Insurances
4
Fitness Club
6
Car/Truck Rentals
7
Financial Planning Services
7
Other Services
8
Professional Development
9
Networking Groups
11
Employment Resources
12
Job Search Initiative
12
Awards
13
Social Work Week
13
Services Geared to Students
14
www.oasw.org
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Private Practice Services for OASW Members
www.oasw.org
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OASW: In Touch With Our Members
OASW keeps our members up-to-date with current information
on what we’ve been doing for you and social work clients, as well
as what’s been going on in the profession.
Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance for OASW Members
LMS PROLINK offers an enhanced program exclusively to OASW
members for as little as $95 a year!
Highlights include:
 $3 million in Professional Liability AND General Liability
($5 million aggregate for both) for only $125. Includes $200,000 in
Disciplinary Defense costs, all with no deductible.
 Abuse coverage with a $1,000,000 limit
 Libel and Slander coverage is included
 Pro Bono legal advice from Bell, Temple (1-888-263-8600,
www.belltemple.com), available for LMS PROLINK policyholders.
 Complimentary Privacy Breach Consulting Services
To apply for liability insurance please follow these easy instructions
after joining OASW:
1. Please visit www.lms.ca/oasw
2. Click on “Sign up online today!” (left side of page)
3. To log in for the first time: User name: oasw Password: oasw12
4. Enter your OASW membership number and complete application.
(If you have just joined OASW as a new member, contact OASW to
obtain your number.)
5. If you apply after August 31, the annual premium will be pro-rated, as
all OASW policies will expire and renew on May 1.
6. If you pay with Visa/MasterCard, you can immediately log back in to
obtain your proof of insurance. To log back in, repeat step 1. Your new
user name will be your complete e-mail address, and you create your own
password on the online application. A credit card receipt will also be
automatically e-mailed to you.
Questions? Contact LMS PROLINK directly at oasw@lms.ca or contact
Jonathan Bracamonte at 1-800-663-6828 ext. 7735 (416-644-7735 direct).
LMS-PROLINK now sponsors Find A Social Worker Listings for all
policy holders. Members can save $75 to $100 annually.
We regularly send information to our members through monthly
E-Bulletins, exclusive announcements via OASW Admail, which
feature services of interest to our members, plus articles and
advertisements featured in the OASW Newsmagazine.
www.oasw.org
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Services Geared to Students
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www.oasw.org
Private Practice Services
Professional Advocacy
OASW addresses the needs of members in private practice:
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OASW monitors and responds to legislation, regulations and
policies impacting practice (e.g., use of the title
“Psychotherapists” for Registered Social Workers).
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Private Practice Package includes the featured publications:
Setting Up a Private Practice: An Introductory Handbook,
Registered Social Workers: Good Therapy for Business, plus various
articles and information sheets to help your practice.
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Virtual Networking Groups for OASW members in many
sectors (see p.11).
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Discounted, comprehensive professional liability insurance.
OASW Annual Student Membership Award (ASMA)
OASW grants the OASW Annual Student Membership Award
(ASMA), which offers one free one-year OASW membership, to a
student in each of Ontario's 14 schools of social work. The aim is
to encourage student engagement and involvement with the
profession and with OASW. Application forms are circulated in
early fall.
Student Director Position
OASW student members can serve on the OASW Board of
Directors by representing the voice of students across the
province. Each term of service runs for two years. The Student
Director until November 2015 is Daniel Pugh. Watch your OASW
E-Bulletin in early September 2015 for election information.
Reduced Membership Categories
In addition to paying a low fee for the duration of your student
status, you may benefit from reduced membership fees for the
first two years following graduation by selecting either the New
Graduate First Year or New Graduate Second Year categories.
Reduced Fees for Special Events
Benefit from special pricing to attend Conferences, workshops
and Branch events.
www.FindaSocialWorker.ca: Market your practice to EAP
providers, doctors, lawyers and members of the public.
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Information related to the HST exemption of many
professional services.
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Lobbying to include social work services in group health plans.
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Group health plans and discounts on auto and home insurance
(see pp.4-5).
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Home Office Insurance Coverage (see p.5).
Discounts on materials and workshops offered by OASW
partners for continuing competency (see pp.9-10).
www.oasw.org
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Insurances
Life, Extended Health and Dental Insurance Plans (Sun Life)
OASW members can protect themselves and their family with
affordable group rates for Term Life Insurance, Extended
Health Care Insurance and Dental Care Insurance. Many social
workers don’t have access to discounted plans, especially if
they work part-time, are on contract with an agency or are selfemployed in private practice. Get competitive coverage from
Sun Life Assurance, providing Canadians with peace of mind
for over 150 years.
OASW members can complete the form online or print to mail
directly to Sun Life (address is on application).
Brought to you by Robertson Hall Insurance.
Out of Province Travel Insurance
Members get exclusive discounted rates for travel insurance
(includes trip interruption and trip cancellation). $5 million
coverage for emergency medical and hospital costs, even with
pre-existing health conditions.
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Awards
OASW gives back to the community and presents many awards and
grants annually:
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OASW Beverley Antle Leadership Award
OASW Inspirational Leaders
OASW Life Membership
OASW Honorary Membership
OASW Nominations for Government of Ontario Volunteer Service
Awards
OASW School Social Work Achievement Award
OASW Annual Student Membership Award
Beverley Antle OASW Scholarship
Robertson Hall Insurance Educational Grants (3 per year)
LMS PROLINK Educational Grants (2 per year)
Recipients must be OASW members.
Social Work Week
Celebrated annually during the first full week of March. Click this link for
more information.
Inspirational Leaders are selected from the social work community and
honoured during this time with an award and profiled on our website
and in the OASW Newsmagazine. Please click Inspirational Leaders to
learn more.
In 2015, it took place from March 2-8. The theme was:
Social Workers: Mobilizing Strengths in Individuals and Communities.
OASW members can access discounts and increased quantities on items
that promote the profession in your workplace or with the public.
OASW members must login to the member site first and then click on
Shop OASW for member pricing to take effect.
Guy Ellison, Robertson Hall Insurance
1-800-640-0933 or www.robertsonhall.com
group@robertsonhall.com
www.oasw.org
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Employment Resources
www.oasw.org
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Insurances
Job Postings/Search: www.SocialWorkJobs.ca
OASW offers an online job search/job postings website at
www.socialworkjobs.ca, an exclusive service to OASW members. This
user-friendly website enables OASW members to post CVs, search for
jobs, make job applications online and create job alerts at no charge.
Job Search Initiative
OASW members are provided with short-term access to Experienced
Social Workers who can demystify the job search process, provide advice/perspective on job search strategies, thus helping them to enter/reenter social work practice. Experienced Social Workers are not expected to find
jobs for Job Seekers.
Process: Step 1: Job Seeker provides a copy of résumé. Step 2: Experienced
Social Worker reviews résumé. Step 3: Parties connect. Step 4: Follow-up
meeting.
To participate as either a Job Seeker or as an Experienced Social Worker,
please e-mail us with your OASW membership number.
Disclaimer: OASW assumes no responsibility for the match. However, OASW will try to
find another match if the match is not satisfactory or if needs have changed.
Property & Automobile
OASW members, spouses and dependent children can access highly
competitive home and auto insurance rates. Good drivers qualify for
up to 50% in additional discounts with a full range of payment options.
Includes insurance for property, auto, cottages, boats, motorcycles and
personal watercraft. 24-hour claims service ready to serve you anywhere
in North America.
Important Notice about Home Insurance for Private Practitioners
Does your home insurer know that you run a private practice out of your
home? If not, your coverage could be denied. Robertson Hall Insurance
covers private practitioners who employ up to two employees and see a
maximum of 35 clients in their home office per week:
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Obtain home insurance, along with a $25 rider, through
Robertson Hall Insurance.
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Sign up for the office contents plan of LMS PROLINK
professional liability insurance.
For more information: 1-800-640-0933 or group@robertsonhall.com.
Job Search Publication: Conducting a Social Work Job Search
OASW members can download a free job search package (résumés, cover
letters and interview skills). Print copies can be purchased via Shop
OASW, in addition to other employment publications.
OASW Social Work Salary Survey Report
Log in to OASW’s member site with your last name and password to
download this free publication. Print copies can also be obtained through
Shop OASW.
Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance
Details about obtaining professional liability insurance are available (p.2).
LMS-PROLINK now sponsors Find A Social Worker Listings for all
policy holders. This represents a saving of $75 to $100 for individual
members. Click Find A Social Worker Free Listings to find out more.
www.oasw.org
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Fitness Club
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Networking Groups
GoodLife Fitness Club
The OASW Corporate Wellness Program with GoodLife Fitness Clubs is
open to OASW members and their immediate family members (who
reside at the same address). Corporate memberships can be obtained for
as low as $425 per person per year, and provides access to any GoodLife
Fitness Club in Canada. This represents a 50% saving.
To get started: OASW members can add a GoodLife Fitness membership
to their shopping cart at Shop OASW, or pay by phone with a credit card.
Payments are also accepted by cheque or money order.
Please note: to transfer your current GoodLife Fitness plan over to OASW’s
Corporate plan, please contact us to request a transfer form.
OASW offers many virtual networking groups to help members share
information and resources and to receive/provide peer support.
Members of the virtual groups communicate by email - email is sent to
one address and it gets distributed to the whole group. The moderators
also pose questions or invite feedback on particular issues.
OASW offers virtual networking groups on the following sectors:
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Prorated Fee Schedule:
Month
www.oasw.org
$425.00
Member Pays
Deadline
February
$425
17-Jan-15
March
$390
19-Feb-15
April
$360
19-Mar-15
May
$325
23-Apr-15
June
$290
21-May-15
July
$260
22-Jun-15
August
$225
23-Jul-15
September
$190
20-Aug-15
October
$160
22-Sep-15
November
$125
22-Oct-15
December
$90
19-Nov-15
January
$45
11-Dec-15
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Family Health Teams
MVA-Auto Insurance-Disability Sector
Non-Clinical Practice
Non-Urban Practice
Northern Region
Private Practice (Group A) (5 years or less experience in
private practice)
Private Practice (Group B) (5 years or more experience in private
practice)
Promoting our Social Work Practice (Blog)
Self-Care for Social Workers
Social Workers whose Work Involves Trauma
OASW members who would like to participate in any of these virtual
networking groups should contact the OASW Provincial Office.
The views or opinions expressed in these forums are solely those of the authors
and do not necessarily reflect those of other participants in the virtual networking
groups. The administrator reserves the right to remove any comments or
discussion at its discretion.
www.oasw.org
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Professional Development
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www.oasw.org
Car/Truck Rentals
Canadian Scholars' Press/Women's Press
OASW members receive a 10% discount on all the books offered by
Canadian Scholars' Press/ Women's Press. You will need to mention your
OASW membership number to receive the discount.
What’s Going on in Social Work
This link is updated with continuing education opportunities relevant to
social workers.
Budget Rent A Car Corporate Discount
Planning a last–minute work-related trip or vacation with your family?
OASW members get a corporate rate for travel in Canada and the US.
Just provide your OASW membership number and the Budget Corporate
Discount Number to receive corporate rates. Members can enrol online
and get a free Fastbreak card.
Check out OASW Branches to see what your local branch is offering.
Resources and Videos
Financial Planning Services
OASW members can access various content, including videos, webinars,
and downloadable publications available exclusively to members.
OASW Social Work Provincial Conference
Occurs every two years. The theme of the 2014 Social Work Provincial
Conference was “Resilience and Renewal: Envisioning the Future of
Social Work Practice, Research and Education”. OASW members can
register at a discounted rate and can access archived content.
Annual General Meeting
Each year, OASW offers an educational and networking opportunity for
its members. Please click Annual Report for highlights of the past year’s
activities.
Educational Grants
OASW members are eligible to receive one of five Educational Grants of
$500 each per year, courtesy of either LMS PROLINK, the provider of
professional liability insurance to OASW members, or Robertson Hall
Insurance, the provider of Group Home and Auto Insurance, and the
broker for Sun Life Insurance. Recipients are selected in a random draw
of all qualified entries. Eligible expenses include: registration fees for
conferences, workshops, courses or webinars; travel and hotel expenses
to attend educational event. Opportunities are announced in the OASW
E-bulletins. Only OASW members in good standing can apply for and
receive an Educational Grant.
Need advice on your personal finances? OASW members get a 20%
discount with a Certified Financial Planner, working one-on-one with a
plan that is tailored to each individual’s financial goals.
Members can select from 3 levels of financial planning services :
Silver: Cash Flow Planning ($300)
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Short-term coaching, planning and financial goal-setting
Budgeting, cash flow, debt & savings management
Recommendations for savings, TFSA's, mortgage referrals
Gold: Financial Planning ($1000)
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Analysis of investments & insurance
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Recommendations for savings, TFSA's, mortgage referrals, RESPs,
RRSPs, pension options & considerations, life & disability insurance,
estate & charitable planning
Identification of risks, dangers & opportunities
Recommendation/assistance with implementation of all areas of
planning
Platinum: Financial Planning ($3000+)
Strategies with helping business owner plan for retirement or business
transition, "coaching" with or on behalf of client to co-ordinate key
relationships with lawyer, accountant, etc.
www.oasw.org
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Other Services
Professional Development
Perkopolis (Entertainment)
TAPE Educational Services
Perkopolis offers a great discount to OASW members to help with all of
their entertainment needs: theatre, movies, sports, hotels, attractions, etc.
Join OASW to start saving and start enjoying the perks of membership!
TAPE Educational Services offers hands-on social work continuing
education for professionals working in the human services and health
care sectors. OASW members may receive a 10% discount on module
tuition, per Certificate Program, when they register with their valid
OASW number. This discount may not be combined with other discounts
or promotions and applies only to one face-to-face module per each of
TAPE’s Certificate Programs.
Legal and Financial Services
Law Assist can connect OASW members and their dependents to legal
counsel and financial advice at a fraction of regular lawyer fees.
Law Assist can also refer you to a lawyer for an in-person consultation,
where you may receive up to 25% off the lawyers’ regular hourly rates.*
Think of this service as “legal insurance.”
Examples of Average Savings:
Separation/Divorce – Drafting a separation agreement could cost $2,305.
With Law Assist, the cost drops to approximately $1,729* (save $576).
Wills/Estates – Regardless of your age and finances, you need an estate
plan to protect your assets and for peace of mind that your wishes will be
followed should you become incapacitated or die. Average cost of a
Will: $572. With Law Assist, this fee can drop to $429* (save $143).
Expert Legal Counsel for Commercial Dealings
Contracts – The beginning of any business arrangement can be a critical
time for the parties to set out, in writing, the terms that will govern their
relationship. Average cost for a contract review: $420. With Law Assist,
the cost drops to approximately $315* (save $105).
Corporate – Whether you are just starting a business or have been in
business for years, you may need assistance and counsel. Average cost of
incorporation: $940. With Law Assist, the cost drops to approximately
$705* (save $235).
* Law Assist provides support for new legal matters only and is not applicable
to active legal matters. Some exceptions apply. Please note that there is a 30-day
waiting period prior to accessing the service.
University of Toronto Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
Continuing Education
The U. of T. Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work Continuing
Education program offers workshops or certificate programs and an
online certificate program in cyber-counselling. OASW members receive
a 10% discount (some restrictions may apply).
OASW Publications
Download many OASW publications for free on the OASW member site.
Also, OASW members can receive OASW publications at a discounted
rate by clicking the “Shop OASW” button after logging into the OASW
members’ site.
www.oasw.org
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www.oasw.org
Other Services
Professional Development
Perkopolis (Entertainment)
TAPE Educational Services
Perkopolis offers a great discount to OASW members to help with all of
their entertainment needs: theatre, movies, sports, hotels, attractions, etc.
Join OASW to start saving and start enjoying the perks of membership!
TAPE Educational Services offers hands-on social work continuing
education for professionals working in the human services and health
care sectors. OASW members may receive a 10% discount on module
tuition, per Certificate Program, when they register with their valid
OASW number. This discount may not be combined with other discounts
or promotions and applies only to one face-to-face module per each of
TAPE’s Certificate Programs.
Legal and Financial Services
Law Assist can connect OASW members and their dependents to legal
counsel and financial advice at a fraction of regular lawyer fees.
Law Assist can also refer you to a lawyer for an in-person consultation,
where you may receive up to 25% off the lawyers’ regular hourly rates.*
Think of this service as “legal insurance.”
Examples of Average Savings:
Separation/Divorce – Drafting a separation agreement could cost $2,305.
With Law Assist, the cost drops to approximately $1,729* (save $576).
Wills/Estates – Regardless of your age and finances, you need an estate
plan to protect your assets and for peace of mind that your wishes will be
followed should you become incapacitated or die. Average cost of a
Will: $572. With Law Assist, this fee can drop to $429* (save $143).
Expert Legal Counsel for Commercial Dealings
Contracts – The beginning of any business arrangement can be a critical
time for the parties to set out, in writing, the terms that will govern their
relationship. Average cost for a contract review: $420. With Law Assist,
the cost drops to approximately $315* (save $105).
Corporate – Whether you are just starting a business or have been in
business for years, you may need assistance and counsel. Average cost of
incorporation: $940. With Law Assist, the cost drops to approximately
$705* (save $235).
* Law Assist provides support for new legal matters only and is not applicable
to active legal matters. Some exceptions apply. Please note that there is a 30-day
waiting period prior to accessing the service.
University of Toronto Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
Continuing Education
The U. of T. Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work Continuing
Education program offers workshops or certificate programs and an
online certificate program in cyber-counselling. OASW members receive
a 10% discount (some restrictions may apply).
OASW Publications
Download many OASW publications for free on the OASW member site.
Also, OASW members can receive OASW publications at a discounted
rate by clicking the “Shop OASW” button after logging into the OASW
members’ site.
www.oasw.org
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Professional Development
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www.oasw.org
Car/Truck Rentals
Canadian Scholars' Press/Women's Press
OASW members receive a 10% discount on all the books offered by
Canadian Scholars' Press/ Women's Press. You will need to mention your
OASW membership number to receive the discount.
What’s Going on in Social Work
This link is updated with continuing education opportunities relevant to
social workers.
Budget Rent A Car Corporate Discount
Planning a last–minute work-related trip or vacation with your family?
OASW members get a corporate rate for travel in Canada and the US.
Just provide your OASW membership number and the Budget Corporate
Discount Number to receive corporate rates. Members can enrol online
and get a free Fastbreak card.
Check out OASW Branches to see what your local branch is offering.
Resources and Videos
Financial Planning Services
OASW members can access various content, including videos, webinars,
and downloadable publications available exclusively to members.
OASW Social Work Provincial Conference
Occurs every two years. The theme of the 2014 Social Work Provincial
Conference was “Resilience and Renewal: Envisioning the Future of
Social Work Practice, Research and Education”. OASW members can
register at a discounted rate and can access archived content.
Annual General Meeting
Each year, OASW offers an educational and networking opportunity for
its members. Please click Annual Report for highlights of the past year’s
activities.
Educational Grants
OASW members are eligible to receive one of five Educational Grants of
$500 each per year, courtesy of either LMS PROLINK, the provider of
professional liability insurance to OASW members, or Robertson Hall
Insurance, the provider of Group Home and Auto Insurance, and the
broker for Sun Life Insurance. Recipients are selected in a random draw
of all qualified entries. Eligible expenses include: registration fees for
conferences, workshops, courses or webinars; travel and hotel expenses
to attend educational event. Opportunities are announced in the OASW
E-bulletins. Only OASW members in good standing can apply for and
receive an Educational Grant.
Need advice on your personal finances? OASW members get a 20%
discount with a Certified Financial Planner, working one-on-one with a
plan that is tailored to each individual’s financial goals.
Members can select from 3 levels of financial planning services :
Silver: Cash Flow Planning ($300)



Short-term coaching, planning and financial goal-setting
Budgeting, cash flow, debt & savings management
Recommendations for savings, TFSA's, mortgage referrals
Gold: Financial Planning ($1000)



Analysis of investments & insurance

Recommendations for savings, TFSA's, mortgage referrals, RESPs,
RRSPs, pension options & considerations, life & disability insurance,
estate & charitable planning
Identification of risks, dangers & opportunities
Recommendation/assistance with implementation of all areas of
planning
Platinum: Financial Planning ($3000+)
Strategies with helping business owner plan for retirement or business
transition, "coaching" with or on behalf of client to co-ordinate key
relationships with lawyer, accountant, etc.
www.oasw.org
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Fitness Club
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Networking Groups
GoodLife Fitness Club
The OASW Corporate Wellness Program with GoodLife Fitness Clubs is
open to OASW members and their immediate family members (who
reside at the same address). Corporate memberships can be obtained for
as low as $425 per person per year, and provides access to any GoodLife
Fitness Club in Canada. This represents a 50% saving.
To get started: OASW members can add a GoodLife Fitness membership
to their shopping cart at Shop OASW, or pay by phone with a credit card.
Payments are also accepted by cheque or money order.
Please note: to transfer your current GoodLife Fitness plan over to OASW’s
Corporate plan, please contact us to request a transfer form.
OASW offers many virtual networking groups to help members share
information and resources and to receive/provide peer support.
Members of the virtual groups communicate by email - email is sent to
one address and it gets distributed to the whole group. The moderators
also pose questions or invite feedback on particular issues.
OASW offers virtual networking groups on the following sectors:

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


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Prorated Fee Schedule:
Month
www.oasw.org
$425.00
Member Pays
Deadline
February
$425
17-Jan-15
March
$390
19-Feb-15
April
$360
19-Mar-15
May
$325
23-Apr-15
June
$290
21-May-15
July
$260
22-Jun-15
August
$225
23-Jul-15
September
$190
20-Aug-15
October
$160
22-Sep-15
November
$125
22-Oct-15
December
$90
19-Nov-15
January
$45
11-Dec-15
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Family Health Teams
MVA-Auto Insurance-Disability Sector
Non-Clinical Practice
Non-Urban Practice
Northern Region
Private Practice (Group A) (5 years or less experience in
private practice)
Private Practice (Group B) (5 years or more experience in private
practice)
Promoting our Social Work Practice (Blog)
Self-Care for Social Workers
Social Workers whose Work Involves Trauma
OASW members who would like to participate in any of these virtual
networking groups should contact the OASW Provincial Office.
The views or opinions expressed in these forums are solely those of the authors
and do not necessarily reflect those of other participants in the virtual networking
groups. The administrator reserves the right to remove any comments or
discussion at its discretion.
www.oasw.org
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Employment Resources
www.oasw.org
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Insurances
Job Postings/Search: www.SocialWorkJobs.ca
OASW offers an online job search/job postings website at
www.socialworkjobs.ca, an exclusive service to OASW members. This
user-friendly website enables OASW members to post CVs, search for
jobs, make job applications online and create job alerts at no charge.
Job Search Initiative
OASW members are provided with short-term access to Experienced
Social Workers who can demystify the job search process, provide advice/perspective on job search strategies, thus helping them to enter/reenter social work practice. Experienced Social Workers are not expected to find
jobs for Job Seekers.
Process: Step 1: Job Seeker provides a copy of résumé. Step 2: Experienced
Social Worker reviews résumé. Step 3: Parties connect. Step 4: Follow-up
meeting.
To participate as either a Job Seeker or as an Experienced Social Worker,
please e-mail us with your OASW membership number.
Disclaimer: OASW assumes no responsibility for the match. However, OASW will try to
find another match if the match is not satisfactory or if needs have changed.
Property & Automobile
OASW members, spouses and dependent children can access highly
competitive home and auto insurance rates. Good drivers qualify for
up to 50% in additional discounts with a full range of payment options.
Includes insurance for property, auto, cottages, boats, motorcycles and
personal watercraft. 24-hour claims service ready to serve you anywhere
in North America.
Important Notice about Home Insurance for Private Practitioners
Does your home insurer know that you run a private practice out of your
home? If not, your coverage could be denied. Robertson Hall Insurance
covers private practitioners who employ up to two employees and see a
maximum of 35 clients in their home office per week:
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Obtain home insurance, along with a $25 rider, through
Robertson Hall Insurance.
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Sign up for the office contents plan of LMS PROLINK
professional liability insurance.
For more information: 1-800-640-0933 or group@robertsonhall.com.
Job Search Publication: Conducting a Social Work Job Search
OASW members can download a free job search package (résumés, cover
letters and interview skills). Print copies can be purchased via Shop
OASW, in addition to other employment publications.
OASW Social Work Salary Survey Report
Log in to OASW’s member site with your last name and password to
download this free publication. Print copies can also be obtained through
Shop OASW.
Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance
Details about obtaining professional liability insurance are available (p.2).
LMS-PROLINK now sponsors Find A Social Worker Listings for all
policy holders. This represents a saving of $75 to $100 for individual
members. Click Find A Social Worker Free Listings to find out more.
www.oasw.org
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Insurances
Life, Extended Health and Dental Insurance Plans (Sun Life)
OASW members can protect themselves and their family with
affordable group rates for Term Life Insurance, Extended
Health Care Insurance and Dental Care Insurance. Many social
workers don’t have access to discounted plans, especially if
they work part-time, are on contract with an agency or are selfemployed in private practice. Get competitive coverage from
Sun Life Assurance, providing Canadians with peace of mind
for over 150 years.
OASW members can complete the form online or print to mail
directly to Sun Life (address is on application).
Brought to you by Robertson Hall Insurance.
Out of Province Travel Insurance
Members get exclusive discounted rates for travel insurance
(includes trip interruption and trip cancellation). $5 million
coverage for emergency medical and hospital costs, even with
pre-existing health conditions.
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Awards
OASW gives back to the community and presents many awards and
grants annually:
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OASW Beverley Antle Leadership Award
OASW Inspirational Leaders
OASW Life Membership
OASW Honorary Membership
OASW Nominations for Government of Ontario Volunteer Service
Awards
OASW School Social Work Achievement Award
OASW Annual Student Membership Award
Beverley Antle OASW Scholarship
Robertson Hall Insurance Educational Grants (3 per year)
LMS PROLINK Educational Grants (2 per year)
Recipients must be OASW members.
Social Work Week
Celebrated annually during the first full week of March. Click this link for
more information.
Inspirational Leaders are selected from the social work community and
honoured during this time with an award and profiled on our website
and in the OASW Newsmagazine. Please click Inspirational Leaders to
learn more.
In 2015, it took place from March 2-8. The theme was:
Social Workers: Mobilizing Strengths in Individuals and Communities.
OASW members can access discounts and increased quantities on items
that promote the profession in your workplace or with the public.
OASW members must login to the member site first and then click on
Shop OASW for member pricing to take effect.
Guy Ellison, Robertson Hall Insurance
1-800-640-0933 or www.robertsonhall.com
group@robertsonhall.com
www.oasw.org
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Services Geared to Students
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Private Practice Services
Professional Advocacy
OASW addresses the needs of members in private practice:
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OASW monitors and responds to legislation, regulations and
policies impacting practice (e.g., use of the title
“Psychotherapists” for Registered Social Workers).
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Private Practice Package includes the featured publications:
Setting Up a Private Practice: An Introductory Handbook,
Registered Social Workers: Good Therapy for Business, plus various
articles and information sheets to help your practice.
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Virtual Networking Groups for OASW members in many
sectors (see p.11).
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Discounted, comprehensive professional liability insurance.
OASW Annual Student Membership Award (ASMA)
OASW grants the OASW Annual Student Membership Award
(ASMA), which offers one free one-year OASW membership, to a
student in each of Ontario's 14 schools of social work. The aim is
to encourage student engagement and involvement with the
profession and with OASW. Application forms are circulated in
early fall.
Student Director Position
OASW student members can serve on the OASW Board of
Directors by representing the voice of students across the
province. Each term of service runs for two years. The Student
Director until November 2015 is Daniel Pugh. Watch your OASW
E-Bulletin in early September 2015 for election information.
Reduced Membership Categories
In addition to paying a low fee for the duration of your student
status, you may benefit from reduced membership fees for the
first two years following graduation by selecting either the New
Graduate First Year or New Graduate Second Year categories.
Reduced Fees for Special Events
Benefit from special pricing to attend Conferences, workshops
and Branch events.
www.FindaSocialWorker.ca: Market your practice to EAP
providers, doctors, lawyers and members of the public.
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Information related to the HST exemption of many
professional services.
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Lobbying to include social work services in group health plans.
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Group health plans and discounts on auto and home insurance
(see pp.4-5).
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Home Office Insurance Coverage (see p.5).
Discounts on materials and workshops offered by OASW
partners for continuing competency (see pp.9-10).
www.oasw.org
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Private Practice Services for OASW Members
www.oasw.org
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OASW: In Touch With Our Members
OASW keeps our members up-to-date with current information
on what we’ve been doing for you and social work clients, as well
as what’s been going on in the profession.
Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance for OASW Members
LMS PROLINK offers an enhanced program exclusively to OASW
members for as little as $95 a year!
Highlights include:
 $3 million in Professional Liability AND General Liability
($5 million aggregate for both) for only $125. Includes $200,000 in
Disciplinary Defense costs, all with no deductible.
 Abuse coverage with a $1,000,000 limit
 Libel and Slander coverage is included
 Pro Bono legal advice from Bell, Temple (1-888-263-8600,
www.belltemple.com), available for LMS PROLINK policyholders.
 Complimentary Privacy Breach Consulting Services
To apply for liability insurance please follow these easy instructions
after joining OASW:
1. Please visit www.lms.ca/oasw
2. Click on “Sign up online today!” (left side of page)
3. To log in for the first time: User name: oasw Password: oasw12
4. Enter your OASW membership number and complete application.
(If you have just joined OASW as a new member, contact OASW to
obtain your number.)
5. If you apply after August 31, the annual premium will be pro-rated, as
all OASW policies will expire and renew on May 1.
6. If you pay with Visa/MasterCard, you can immediately log back in to
obtain your proof of insurance. To log back in, repeat step 1. Your new
user name will be your complete e-mail address, and you create your own
password on the online application. A credit card receipt will also be
automatically e-mailed to you.
Questions? Contact LMS PROLINK directly at oasw@lms.ca or contact
Jonathan Bracamonte at 1-800-663-6828 ext. 7735 (416-644-7735 direct).
LMS-PROLINK now sponsors Find A Social Worker Listings for all
policy holders. Members can save $75 to $100 annually.
We regularly send information to our members through monthly
E-Bulletins, exclusive announcements via OASW Admail, which
feature services of interest to our members, plus articles and
advertisements featured in the OASW Newsmagazine.
www.oasw.org
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Directory of Benefits and Services
While every attempt has been made to present up-to-date, accurate
information on these benefits, changes in rates and/or the availability of
these benefits may alter over time and is beyond OASW's control.
Where indicated, additional information about the benefit is provided in
on the OASW website.
(Revised July 2015)
Please note: you must be an OASW member prior to activating any of these
discounted services.
Private Practice Services
2
Insurances
4
Fitness Club
6
Car/Truck Rentals
7
Financial Planning Services
7
Other Services
8
Professional Development
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Networking Groups
11
Employment Resources
12
Job Search Initiative
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Awards
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Social Work Week
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Services Geared to Students
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Welcome to OASW, Prospective Member!
We hope that this guide will inform you about the many
benefits and services offered exclusively to OASW members.
You must join OASW before you can activate the benefits and
services listed in this guide.
Branches
After you join OASW, you may play an active role at the Branch
level by participating at local meetings of the Board of Directors.
Get involved and help to produce activities for social workers in
your community!
With 15 branches , there is strength in our numbers!
Quick Links
Become a Member
Click on “How to Join” tab and select “Application Form” from
the drop down menu.
Private Practice Services for OASW Members
Professional Liability Insurance
www.lms.ca/oasw
Username: oasw
Password: oasw12
1-800-663-6828 ext. 7735
Referral Website (Free Listing Courtesy of LMS PROLINK)
https://www.findasocialworker.ca/ON/en/ListYourSelf.asp
Shop OASW (Online Store)
Purchase publications, items to celebrate Social Work Week,
and benefits and services. OASW members get a discount when
they login to the member site first.
https://www.oasw.org/store/Default.aspx
News (Professional Focus, Social Advocacy, General)
See bottom right of www.oasw.org.
What’s Going on In Social Work (Current Events in Ontario)
http://www.oasw.org/homepagelinks/whats-going-on-in-social
-work.aspx
Students
http://www.oasw.org/homepagelinks/students.aspx
Internationally Educated Social Workers
http://www.oasw.org/homepagelinks/internationally-educatedsocial-workers.aspx
Branches
http://www.oasw.org/public/about-oasw/branches.aspx
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION
OF SOCIAL WORKERS
The Voice of Social Work in Ontario
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION
OF SOCIAL WORKERS
The Voice of Social Work in Ontario
410 Jarvis Street
Toronto ON M4Y 2G6
A Benefits and Services Guide for
OASW Members
www.oasw.org
www.socialworkjobs.ca
www.findasocialworker.ca
www.oasw.org
www.socialworkjobs.ca
www.findasocialworker
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tel: 416.923.4848
membership@oasw.org
info@oasw.org
Discounts
&
Services
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Private Practice Services
Insurances
Employment Resources
Professional Resources
Networking Groups
GoodLife Fitness
Student Services