Adult Protective Services Worker

Who We Are:

At Canopy Support Services, we empower individuals to overcome barriers and live their best lives. Within a welcoming, safe, accessible environment, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have access to individualized supports, resources, and specialized clinical services.

Taking an individualized approach, we recognize that everyone’s abilities and circumstances are unique, and that they require different supports or solutions to achieve their best quality of life. Our skilled staff work together as a team. Through creativity, strong communication, and collaboration, they empower and inspire confidence in those we serve. We are a capacity building organization. Through planning, evidence-based approaches and proactive measures, we form a stable foundation in the lives of those we support. With knowledge and expertise, we play a part in strengthening our community and its people.

Our primary service area extends across five regions – Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Durham, and Haliburton – and is expanding virtually and physically to reach new areas. With a growing team of over 80 dedicated staff, we work with individuals of all ages to support them in different stages of their lives.

At Canopy Support Services, people are listened to, supported, and empowered. We find individualized solutions that build on strengths, and are inspired by best practice and rooted in community. Together, we build capacity, forming a stable foundation in the lives of those we support.

What We Can Offer You:

• Being a part of an engaged and caring work place
• Contributing to our Strategic Directions and FOCUS Accreditation standards
• Strong work/life balance with a work week of 35 hours with emphasis on working some evenings
• Pension and benefits package
• An agency culture founded on our core values of Inclusivity, Excellence, Safety, Transparency, and Innovation

What We Will Ask of You: As a key member of our Adult Protective Services team, Adult Protective Services Worker (APSW) plays an important role. The APSW provides enhanced case management services including customized supports to assist in the areas of crisis resolution, criminal justice, health, housing and employment to adults living independently who have a developmental disability within Canopy’s catchment area including Peterborough, Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge and Northumberland area. The APSW fosters growth and independence skills related necessary for daily living, and help them enhance their support network, awareness of generic community based resources, government-funded services and supports.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting individuals to identify goals and priorities and supporting them to develop case management plans using a strength based approach with the goal of supporting them to attain the maximum independence possible
• Assessing the individual’s capacity in activities of daily living, accessing supports to address areas of need and supporting them to develop needed skills
• Safeguard the rights of individuals either by advocating on their behalf with their agreement, or encouraging and providing opportunities for individuals to learn how to become self-advocates
• Participate in case consultations, court appearances, interagency committees and other community initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences or related social services field or equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience case management or short-term consultation experience

· Knowledge of relevant legislation and community resources along with a developed network

· Strong conflict resolution and organizational skills

· Ability to work flexible hours

· Computer proficiency and excellent communication skills

· Compassionate and responsible supporter of people, their families, and community partners

· Commitment to maximize resources and improve people’s quality of life

· A valid driver’s license and insurance, access to a reliable vehicle and ability to drive in various weather conditions

We look forward to having a person who shares our passion and commitment to developmental services join us!

How You Can Join Our Team:

If you’re interested in working with us to better your community, then please click Apply now to complete your application!

We will review applications as they are received until we find our successful candidate. We thank you for your interest and those selected to participate in the selection process will be contacted. Accommodation in accordance with applicable legislation will be provided for all employment related activities, Canopy Support Services is an equal opportunity employer!

Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $53,616.97-$70,556.27 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person