OMSSA Exchange 9:00AM-12:30PM Daily | | |
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OPENING KEYNOTE: Transformational Leadership in the Post-Pandemic | |
Breakout A: National Child Care: Expert Insight As We Move Towards Implementation
Ontario has signed a deal to implement the National Child Care program with the hope that it will bring affordable childcare throughout the province. Now, the question on everyone’s mind is how do we effectively implement this program within our CMSM or DSSAB? In this session we’ve invited child care and early years experts who will discuss what this program could and should look like here.
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Breakout B: Building an Effective Hybrid Workplace Culture
Over the last two years, efforts to create more flexible workplaces have accelerated. This panel will include a discussion of successful hybrid workplace programs in Ontario. Additionally, experts will provide insights into the benefits of providing remote work flexibility and will raise awareness around Ontario’s Right to Disconnect law, which is set to come into effect on June 2nd, 2022.
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Breakout C: Improving Intake and Assessment: Using Equity-Based and Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care Approaches
This session will look at ways for improving intake and assessment from equity-based and trauma- and violence-informed approaches. Experts will discuss the benefits that come from these approaches, and we will hear from a CMSM that has been successfully incorporating these approaches to enhance their common assessment tools.
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OPENING PLENARY: Moving Forward Responsibly with the National Action Plan for MMIWG2S+ | |
KEYNOTE: Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Human Services | |
Breakout A: Supporting the Housing-Related Needs of Vulnerable Populations
In this presentation, you will hear MCCSS funded service providers provide insights about supporting the housing related needs of specific vulnerable populations, namely, survivors of human trafficking, survivors of domestic violence and adults with developmental disabilities. This session, highlighting both challenges and opportunities, will share leading collaboration and practices with service system managers.
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Breakout B: Programs in Action: Anti-Black Racism and Workplace Equity
Last year’s OMSSA Exchange brought together several presenters in a plenary series to discuss anti-Black racism and workplace equity in broad terms. But what programs have been implemented by OMSSA members that have made measurable change? In this session we will hear from CMSMs and DSSABs that have developed effective programs that can be emulated by other members who are still seeking to enhance their work around anti-Black racism and workplace equity.
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Breakout C: Human Services Programs at the Intersection of Mental Health and Addiction
Access to appropriate mental health and addiction services continues to be a significant barrier for many clients throughout the province. This panel will focus on the innovative programs that have been implemented by CMSMs and DSSABs as they have sought to overcome the challenges related to better assisting these vulnerable clients. Experts will provide insights into how to effectively mobilize limited resources to provide mental health and addiction support for service users. Additionally, this panel will include lived experience insight from a former client.
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OPENING PLENARY: Health and Human Services Integration | |
KEYNOTE: Rounding the Corner: Strategies to Refuel and Recalibrate for the Road Ahead | |
A Let's Make It Demo: How DIY Can Help Build Your Team | |
Breakout A: Innovative Housing Solutions
This session focuses on what role municipalities have in creating and planning affordable housing by looking at successful projects that have been completed or are underway. Experts will discuss successful projects focused on modular housing solutions, projects that help train OW recipients, as well as other programs that can be used to both train staff and educate the public about housing needs in Ontario. This panel will also include insight from a housing client that has benefitted from a unique project in Sault Ste. Marie.
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Breakout B: Indigenous Cultural Safety
Indigenous Cultural Safety is a training program that focuses on how to deliver human services to Indigenous People in an equitable and safe way. This session will provide a primer on the benefits of this training by introducing attendees to the key concepts and practices that underpin this work. This session will benefit both leaders and frontline workers by introducing them to the skills that can better inform their work with Indigenous clients.
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Breakout C: Life Stabilization Learnings: Practical Takeaways from the Prototypes
Efforts to develop a program around life stabilization have shown promise in the early stages, allowing individuals to better prepare for employment and find independence. Now, as the program expands and transitions towards ensuring stability supports, what has been learned from the experiences of the prototype regions? This session will bring together some of the prototype members to discuss employment services transformation in the context of their practical and day-to-day work.
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