Employer Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB)
ES Job ID 8018
Closing Date August 14, 2026
Salary $43.09
Duration Full Time The Algoma District Services Administration Board’s (ADSAB’s) mission is to provide effective and effective Social and Paramedic Services that are responsive to diverse individual and community needs. Our vision is strengthening the social, health and economic wellbeing of the citizens we serve to promote sustainable, healthy communities in the District of Algoma. We service 20 organized municipalities and the unorganized townships within the geographic District of Algoma.
We are seeking candidates for the following vacancy at our Central Algoma Area Office (Thessalon):
This position determines both initial and ongoing eligibility for social services programs and applies an integrated approach to assessing and managing the needs of a social services caseload through the coordination of both internal and external programs and services. This position interacts with community partners and stakeholders and is required to work in a team environment where coverage for co-workers,
information-sharing and mutual support are essential.
- completion of a post-secondary diploma/degree in the social sciences, (i.e., social services, social work); or demonstrated equivalent experience;
- demonstrated ability to perform detailed assessments to help identify clients’ social and health needs and to perform program eligibility tests and reviews;
- ability to build effective working relationships and develop action plans with clients to help them work toward self-sufficiency;
- demonstrated ability to exercise discretion to ensure client confidentiality;
- working knowledge of relevant social services legislation and ADSAB programs and services related to children’s services, public housing and Ontario Works;
- excellent oral and written communication skills;
- mandatory bilingual (English/French) communication skills; working proficiency in both languages;
- strong computer skills and ability to administer case files in a complex case management database system;
- proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
Accommodation for candidates with disabilities will be provided upon request for the interview and testing process.