JOB POSTING – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
Position: Adult Protective Service Worker
Type: Full-time Permanent Position – 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
✅ Competitive salary in accordance with the CUPE Local 4720-05 Collective Agreement
✅ Employer-paid health and dental benefits (for eligible employees)
✅ Defined benefit pension plan through the Multi-Sector Pension Plan (MSPP)
✅ Generous 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: August 28, 2026
External candidates: September 4, 2026
