Residential Counselors

4 weeks ago

Kingston, Canada Eastern Ontario Jobs Full time

Ongwanada
Location: Kingston, Ontario
Posted: February 16th 2025
Deadline: April 17th, 2025

Description:

A non-profit, accredited organization, Ongwanada is dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities, with a particular focus on those with complex needs and their families so that they can lead full lives, effectively supported in their communities.

We are recruiting for Residential Counselors. These are permanent, full-time positions.

The Residential Counselor provides support for and advocates on behalf of clients to meet their physical, psychological and social needs. They advise and assist Community Support Workers and other staff members under the direction of the Community Setting Supervisor and act as primary counselor for specific clients. They assist and actively participate in the planning and implementation of residential programs as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Duties:

  • Promotes and models person served first organizational focus;
  • Supports with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, grooming, meal preparation, the use of leisure time and safety issues where appropriate;
  • Monitors, prepares and administers medications as prescribed;
  • Plans, develops, implements and monitors support plans and behavioural support plans;
  • Promotes skills development in persons served whenever possible;
  • Participates in home related duties, as required (i.e., cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.);
  • Drives persons served to day programs, appointments, activities, etc. utilizing Ongwanada vehicles;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of a community college or university in a related field (i.e., Developmental Service Worker (DSW), Behavioral Science Technologist (BST), Bachelor of Psychology, Registered Nurse, or equivalent)
  • Current certificates in CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
  • Successful completion of an Ongwanada recognized pharmacology course
  • A valid class G driving license with full driving privilege, and successful completion of an Ongwanada recognized defensive driving course
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, good oral and written communication skills combined with sound judgment
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job and to work shifts

Additional Information:

Hourly Wage:

  • Start: $30.63 per hour
  • 6 Months: $31.17 per hour
  • One Year: $31.63 per hour

Please submit a cover letter and resume quoting File No: OP-24-220.

Please note consideration will be given to internal bargaining unit members before proceeding with external applicants.

These positions will remain open until filled.

Contact Information:

Human Resources Specialist
Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue,
Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Email: careers@ongwanada.com
Website: www.ongwanada.com

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