Student Placements (Internships)

Complete your Student Placement at Aptus Treatment Centre to gain hands on experience and put the theory you’ve learned in to practice.

You will see first-hand how to enhance the life of children and adults with disabilities, meet new people and have new experiences while gaining professional development.

Aptus Treatment Centre hosts a number of student placements from a multitude of University and College programs. Currently, we accept students from numerous academic fields, including but not limited to: Social Work, Nursing, Rehabilitative Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Developmental Service Worker, Child Youth Worker, and Social Service Worker. Students are supervised by a Program Supervisor or a professional member of the Aptus team.

We are able to accommodate students in the following programs year round:

Supported Housing - 10 locations to choose from
Adult Day Services
Children’s Day Program- Toronto or York Campus

For more information, contact jobs@aptustc.com

To volunteer, click here.

WHY COMPLETE YOUR PLACEMENT AT APTUS?

Being at Aptus presents exciting new learning opportunities and enriching experiences.

As a Student, you are an integral member of the Aptus team. We depend on students to help enhance the programs and services we offer and to assist staff in providing the finest standards of service that align with our strategic pillars. We also look to hire students who have successfully completed placements with us, if a suitable position becomes available.

Application Guide

To help guide you through the application process please refer to the steps below.

Step One: Application

Browse through our web content and determine the program(s) of interest. Submit your resume and cover letter, indicating your program of interest, length of placement, number of hours required to complete, expected start date etc. to Human Resources, at jobs@aptustc.com

Please be advised that placement opportunities are filled on a first come basis therefore not all applicants are guaranteed a placement.

Step Two: Interview and Compliance Requirements

Human Resources will set up an interview with the student and Program Supervisor. Upon successful completion you will receive the necessary documentation required to complete the following:

Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS)
Occupational Health Requirements for TB and Immunization (Medical)
Proof of vaccination

Step Three: Orientation

Once the compliance requirements outlined in step two above are met, you will meet the program Supervisor on the first day of placement and complete a program orientation session to set you up for success.

What Can You Expect To Do During your Placement?

Observation/tasks would include: increasing quality of life, participation in sensory activities, creation of goals and outcomes for the people we serve, conducting obstacle course with one of the groups, working 1 to 1 in tactile group with one of the clients, and some art activities
Observe and ask questions
Conduct information interviews with other staff members
Attend staff meetings and other company functions
Tour the company/organization/property
Other activities: participate in sensory/art/vocational activities
Go on outings with program groups

How We Support Students

When you are accepted to complete your placement with Aptus, the experience you have with us is important to us.

We ensure that the program you have chosen to complete your placement in will meet the needs and goals that you hope to achieve. Our Supervisors invest time in your orientations to set you up for success, understand about Aptus’s culture and provide you with the tools and resources that you will need to limit risk. Supervisors who support students are engaged, professional and dedicated to ensuring each student has a positive professional work environment.

You are our future employees!