Temporary Full Time Residential Counselor - Days Only - Ongwanada

File No: OP-25-125

Date Posted: March 27, 2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Location: McKeown community Services Setting

Dates of Vacancy: July 18, 2025 – January 7, 2026

Hours of Work: 80 hours per pay guarantee

Wage: Hourly: Start – $30.63 6 Months – $31.17 One Year – $31.63

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.

For the complete position description please contact Human Resources.

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 (613) 548-8135 Email: careers@ongwanada.com

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