The Manitoba Association of Social Workers (MASW) is the voice of the social
work profession, providing peer support, and connecting you with social workers
across Canada. It educates members, as well as the public, and is in the
forefront of the profession through advocacy and social action. MASW is a member
of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW).
The Manitoba Institute of Registered Social
Workers (MIRSW) is the regulatory arm of the profession, responsible for
regulating members and protecting the public through recognized, ethical
standards of practice. It requires registrants to maintain current knowledge
through education. It is a disciplinary body to investigate public complaints.
MIRSW issues a Certificate of Registration to
signify that a registrant of the Institute meets recognized standards of
practice established by the Institute, and is committed to adhering to
prescribed ethical standards. This entitles a member to practice as a Registered
Social Worker (Travailleur Social Enregistre) and to use the initials RSW or TSE
after one's name.
The two organizations work closely together,
sharing a volunteer board of directors elected by members. This board sets
policies, responds to social issues, and conducts the business of the
organizations. Much of the work of the Institute and the Association is carried
out by committees of which members serve.
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