Community Integration Advocate

3 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Community Counselling Full time
Salary:

Community Integration Advocate (Adult Protective Service Worker) - 6 Month Contract

The Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing is a fully accredited, non-profit organization providing professional counselling services and community programs to individuals, couples, and families. Community Counselling Centre's core values of anti-oppression, equity, inclusiveness and self-determination is centered in our work with clients and in our community. We acknowledge that oppression exists in all institutions in our society, and we are committed to mitigate its effects and equalize power imbalances in our community.

Position

Reporting to the Manager of Developmental Services, the Community Integration Advocate will provide advocacy, case management & support services to adults with a developmental disability who are living in the community. Availability to work one evening per week as needed. This position is a tempary full-time position for 6 months with the possibility of extention.

Qualifications:

  • BA/BSW in the social sciences, or relevant college diploma with proven ability to advocate on behalf of people who are at various stages of cognitive ability.
  • Bilingual preferred in French & English
  • Demonstrated skills supporting persons and/or their family members who are challenged by a developmental disability.
  • Sound knowledge of the developmental services sector, including person-directed planning, ability to demonstrate principles of anti-oppression, inclusion and advocacy within the arenas of justice, education, housing, and health are imperative qualifications.
  • Knowledge & application of relevant legislation, including APSW Guidelines, Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, The Education Act, Landlord and Tenant Act, The Mental Health Act, Consent and Capacity Act.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy and organisational skills related to administrative and documentation duties.
  • Demonstrated collaboration with team and external service
  • The use of a vehicle and a valid driver's license in the province of

Salary: As per the collective agreement, BA/BSW or diploma salary grid

Please submit resume & cover letter to: Genevieve Lemieux at

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