OW Directives and SAMS Training

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OW Directives and SAMS Training

Working within Ontario Works (OW) and the Social Assistance Management System (SAMS) can be challenging at the best of times.

OMSSA provides several OW/SAMS training workshops as a great way to enhance skills and efficiency for yourself or your colleagues. 

On this webpage, you will see all available OW/SAMS training, upcoming training, and information on customized training to tailor training to your team's needs. 

Upcoming Training

OW Directives and SAMS Introduction: The Basics

Feb 10 - 21, 2025

OW Directives and SAMS Training: Emergency Assistance: Supporting Stability Supports

Apr 9 - 11, 2025

OW Directives and SAMS Introduction: The Basics

Sep 11 - 17, 2025

All Available OW Directives and SAMS Training Workshops

Student standing in front of their parent who is holding a moving boxLiving with Parents: Financial Independence and Co-Residency and Post-Secondary and Temporary Care: Income Exemptions and Ongoing Eligibility (now combined into one workshop)
Group of people sitting on soft with emergency suppliesEmergency Assistance: Supporting Stability Supports 
Hand of a doctor holding patient hand comforting themODSP Referrals: Hospitalization and ODSP Asset Exemptions 
Family standing arm in arm Family Violence and Refugee Sponsorship Supports: Calculating Assistance
Image of a man and woman togetherSingles and Couples Under 18: Establishing Special Circumstances 
People having a meeting

Disposition of Assets: Impact on Eligibility

Person working at a computerOutcome Performance: Participation Planning and Additional Benefits 
Older couple speaking on phone and looking at computerCompensation Settlements: Assignment of Benefits and Shelter Maximums
Young woman working in office crossing off a checklist Self-Employment: Establishing and Monitoring Eligibility 

Person working at a computerOW Directives and SAMS Introduction: The Basics


Customized OW Directives and SAMS Training

OMSSA can work with you to develop, customize and deliver a SAMS training plan to suit the unique needs of your team. Learn more. 
Choose any or all of the modules listed above to bring to your staff. Learn more.