Full-time Temporary Adult Protective Service Worker - 6 Month Contract

🌟 JOB POSTING – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Position:  Adult Protective Service Worker
Type:   Temporary Full-time Position (6 month contract) – 35hrs per week (Evening work may be required)
Team:   Community Integration and Advocacy

About Us

The   Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing   is a fully accredited, non-profit organization offering professional counselling and community programs to individuals, couples, and families. Our work is grounded in   anti-oppression, equity, inclusiveness, and self-determination . We acknowledge systemic oppression and are committed to mitigating its effects and equalizing power imbalances in our community.

Role Overview

Reporting to the  Clinical Programs Manager , the Adult Protective Service Worker will:

- Provide   advocacy, case management, and support services   to adults with developmental disabilities living in the community.

- Be available to work   one evening per week   as needed.

Qualifications

✅   Education:   BA/BSW in Social Sciences or relevant college diploma
✅   Advocacy Skills:   Ability to support individuals at various cognitive stages
✅   Language:   Bilingual (French & English) preferred; unilingual candidates welcome
✅   Experience:   Supporting persons and/or families challenged by developmental disabilities
✅   Knowledge:

- Developmental services sector & person-directed planning

- Principles of anti-oppression, inclusion, and advocacy in justice, education, housing, and health

✅   Legislation Familiarity:   APSW Guidelines, Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, Education Act, Landlord and Tenant Act, Mental Health Act, Consent and Capacity Act
✅   Technical Skills:   Computer literacy, documentation, organizational skills
✅   Collaboration:   Ability to work with teams and external service providers
✅   Other:   Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle, satisfactory drivers abstract, and the ability to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

✅ Defined benefit pension plan through the Multi-Sector Pension Plan (MSPP) for eligible employees.
✅ Paid sick leave and recognized holidays
✅ Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
✅ Professional development and training opportunities
✅ Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment
✅ Meaningful work that positively impacts individuals, families, and the community
✅ Opportunities to develop advocacy, case management, and community partnership skills
✅ Commitment to employee wellness, inclusion, and workplace safety

✅ Valuable experience working within the developmental services sector
✅ Opportunity to build strong community connections and interdisciplinary partnerships
✅ Meaningful advocacy work supporting the rights, inclusion, and self-determination of adults with developmental disabilities

Salary

As per the collective agreement (BA/BSW or diploma salary grid).

Application Deadline

Internal candidates: 📅  September 18, 2026

External candidates:📅 Open until the position is filled.