Temporary Full Time Residential Counselor

1 week ago

Kingston, Ontario, Canada Ongwanada Full time

File No: OP

Date Posted: November 19, 2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Position: Temporary Full Time Residential Counselor

Location: Community Setting

Dates of Vacancy: February 23, 2026 – October 11, 2026

Hours of Work: 80 hours per pay guarantee

Wage: Hourly: Start - $ Months - $31.17 One Year- $31.63

Reason: Replaced Employee

POSITION:

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.

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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • Graduate of a Community College or University in a related field, i.e. Developmental Service Worker (DSW), Behavioral Science Technologist (BST), BA Psychology, Registered Nurse, or equivalent
  • Current certificates in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (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

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number to:

Human Resources Specialist Ongwanada

191 Portsmouth Avenue Kingston, ON K7M 8A6

Fax

Email:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.63-$31.63 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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