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Online Workshop - Ontario Municipal Social Services Association
OW Directives and SAMS Training:
Post-Secondary Education / Temporary Care
In this four-part virtual training, we will examine the application of OW Directives as they relate to post-secondary and temporary care scenarios, through two hands-on case studies.
The first case study will examine Directives, OW Regulations, Clearinghouses and SAMS technology on Post-Secondary Students and eligibility related to grants, OSAP funding, living allowances and direct educational expenses. We will explore participation requirements and expectations and also available employment or other related benefits.
The second case study will examine Directives, OW Regulations, Clearinghouses and SAMS technology on Temporary Care Assistance. We will explore definitions of dependent children, demonstrated intent to treat a child as your own, custodial implications, access to Child Tax Benefits, and examine appeal decisions within the Social Benefits Tribunal.
In both case studies our facilitators will show and/or add correct data within SAMS training technology which will be discussed throughout the sessions.
Screen shots and correct data input within SAMS will be captured and discussed in this session through your host trainers.
NOTE: This is an interactive, virtual training session, which is different from a webinar. Participants will be expected to participate through voice and video, and to engage with each other and the facilitators in large and small group discussions, to learn from each other and practice skill development.
Any Ontario Works front-line and management staff
Staff whose role requires knowledge of OW directives
Participants must be able to access the SA Extranet site during this training in order to navigate Directives, Legislation and Clearinghouse:
Go to https://www.sa.mcss.gov.on.ca/
Enter password SAreference
Four two-hour online sessions over 1.5 weeks
August 7-17, 2020
Part 1: Friday, August 7 | 1:00-3:00
Part 2: Monday, August 10 | 1:00-3:00
Part 3: Friday, August 14 | 1:00-3:00
Part 4: Monday, August 17 | 1:00-3:00
Part 1: Wednesday, August 19 | 1:00-3:00 (Zoom)
Part 2: Thursday, August 20 | 10:00-12:00 (GoToWebinar)
Part 3: Friday, August 21 | 1:00-3:00 (Zoom)
Part 4: Monday, August 24 | 1:00-3:00 (Zoom)
Members: $525 + HST
Non-Members: $680 + HST
OMSSA will be hosting this virtual training using Zoom, an online, interactive training platform that you can join straight from your web browser, or by downloading 'Zoom Client for Meetings' on your computer or tablet.
Participants will be expected to join the session via both video and audio. Participants should therefore have access to a desktop computer, laptop computer or tablet with:
a webcam or built-in camera
a built-in microphone or a headphone jack where you can plug in a headset or earphones
We strongly recommend that participants use a headset or earphones with a built-in microphone in order to limit background noise.
System requirements: Click here for more detailed information on system requirements from Zoom.
David Thomas, social assistance trainer for OMSSA has been involved in the area of policy development and training for over 15 years. He worked for the Region of Durham in policy and research until 2017 and is now an independent consultant supporting municipalities in training, change management policy development, and human services integration. Many of OMSSA's members know David from past years employed by OMSSA as a social assistance trainer and Manager of Consulting and Training. David's networking with our members has continued to build superior working relationships over the decades and David continues to develop and facilitate curriculum for OMSSA. Prior to David's policy and training development he worked several years as a Caseworker and Employment Supervisor throughout the 1980s. David has a degree in Adult Education, a diploma in Social Services and is currently working on his Master's of Education through Athabasca University.
Jamie Tyrell has been in the social and health services field for over 20 years, starting his career as a case manager with the Ontario Works program for the City of Cornwall. Jamie has also worked with the Province of Ontario helping implement new technology and business transformation for front-line staff with the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Jamie has helped trained front-line and supervisory staff on various SAMS modules and is working in tandem with OW Directives training to give participants a practical approach through an interactive SAMS experience.