Internal Posting: Adult Protective Service Worker Type: Full-time Temporary Contract 3 month term w

JOB POSTING – INTERNAL

Position: Adult Protective Service Worker
Type: Full-time Temporary Contract – 3 month term with the possibility of extension for the full duration of the leave.
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 Program 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

Salary

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

Application Deadline

Internal candidates: 📅 January 15th, 2026

External candidates:📅N/A