Treatment Counselor (Temporary PT) - Ongwanada

The Treatment Counsellor will provide support to individuals who present with a dual diagnosis, and a severe challenging behavior as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Treatment Counsellors will be appointed as primary counselors for specific clients and will work collaboratively with families, agencies, and other members of Ongwanada’s multi-disciplinary team utilizing a bio-psycho-social model. Treatment Counsellors will strive to provide clients with reasonable choices and seek to involve them in all aspects of community living.

DUTIES:

• Provide direct care with clients in a variety of duties
• Assist in the planning, development and implementation of client treatment/behavioiural support plans and related duties
• Performs organizational and administrative duties and general duties as assigned

• 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
• Experience working with dual diagnosis, highly physically aggressive clients in an intense work environment
• Current certificates in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Advanced Crisis Intervention
• Successful completion of an Ongwanada recognized pharmacology course
• A valid class G driving license with full driving privileges
• Strong interpersonal, oral, written communication skills with good observational and recording abilities.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job and work shift
• The incumbent must meet and maintain the physical, cognitive, and attendance requirements of the position

Other Details:

• File No: OP-25-83
• Date Posted: February 24, 2025
• Closing Date: Until Filled
• Location: Various Treatment homes
• Dates of Vacancy: April 14, 2025 - October 11, 2026
• Hours of Work: Guaranteed as a minimum of 24 hours per pay (biweekly)
• Wage: Hourly: Start - $32.12 6 Months - $32.70 One Year - $33.16

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

Human Resources Specialist - Ongwanada

191 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, ON K7M 8A6

Fax (613) 548-8135

Email: careers@ongwanada.com

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