2024 Awards
OMSSA is pleased to announce nominations for our 2024 Awards are now open. Learn more about OMSSA’s awards and nominate someone by September 20, 2024.
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Register Today!
Registration for OMSSA's 2024 Virtual Forum is Open! This year we will focus on current issues that are impacting community safety and well-being. Stay tuned for more program and registration information later this spring!
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Job Board
Find your next great candidate or your next opportunity on OMSSA's Human Services Job Board, with new postings from across Ontario added every week.
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Partner with OMSSA!
OMSSA's advertising and sponsorship program returns for 2024. We have some great advertising and sponsorship opportunities for you to explore.
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News
Announcing OMSSA's 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Highlights from OMSSA's 2024 Annual General Meeting
Call for Nominations: 2024 OMSSA Awards
Coming Up
OW Directives and SAMS Introduction: The Basics
This workshop will focus on refreshing and building knowledge of Ontario Works and SAMS for new or returning staff.
Person-Centric Strategies for Staff 1
This program helps staff to prepare for and implement strategies to effectively serve service users who will benefit from participation in stability support and other pre-employment programs.
De-Escalation: Strategies to Manage High Stress Interactions *NEW*
Learn founundational tools for intercepting the harsh start-ups while also supporting staff from many departments in reducing the intensity and length of negative interactions across population demographics.
