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Ongwanada
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Ongwanada is committed to improving the quality of life for hundreds of people with developmental disabilities and their families in Kingston and eastern Ontario and is seeking experienced and highly motivated individuals to fill the following positions.
Careers
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Temporary Part Time Staffing Clerk – MNU-26-10
Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager and in consultation with respective managers of departments, the incumbent “schedules” staff utilizing computer software in accordance with appropriate collective agreements.
Temporary Full Time Administrative Assistant – MNU-26-07
The Administrative Assistant performs administrative and clerical duties to support the efficient operation of services and programs. This role provides administrative coordination, manages schedules and documentation, supports meetings and reporting requirements, and ensures information is maintained accurately and confidentially.
Permanent Full Time Administrative Assistant – MNU-26-06
The Administrative Assistant performs administrative and clerical duties to support the efficient operation of services and programs. This role provides administrative coordination, manages schedules and documentation, supports meetings and reporting requirements, and ensures information is maintained accurately and confidentially.
Permanent Full Time Registered Practical Nurse – OP-26-107
The RPN establishes, monitors and delivers nursing care to individuals in a home setting as per the collaborative care plan and in accordance with all required internal and external professional practice standards. As required, provides support and direction to Unlicensed/ Unregistered employees involved in direct care.
Permanent Full Time Supervisor, Community Supports – MNU-26-05
The Supervisor, Community Supports, is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of
community services and supports. The Supervisor provides leadership, direction, and supervision to
team members and ensures services comply with all legislative, regulatory, and accreditation
requirements.
Working collaboratively with staff, supported individuals, families, and community partners, the
Supervisor ensures high-quality, person-centered services are delivered within defined resources and
operational requirements.
Temporary Part Time Registered Practical Nurse - OP-26-85
The RPN establishes, monitors and delivers nursing care to individuals in a home setting as per the collaborative care plan and in accordance with all required internal and external professional practice standards. As required, provides support and direction to Unlicensed/ Unregistered employees involved in direct care.
Permanent Casual Program Facilitators - CU-26-08
The Program Facilitators provides program assistance for students/supported individuals and provides transportation to Community Participation Supports for
individuals from Ongwanada’s supportive group living settings.
Treatment Counsellors– OP-26-74
Treatment Counsellors will work under the direction of the Supervisor-Specialized Accommodations & Intensive Supports and will support persons served in a specially designated transitional treatment home, and/or designated long-term specialized accommodation. Treatment Counsellors will be appointed as primary counsellors for specific persons served and will work collaboratively with families, agencies and other members of Ongwanada’s multi-disciplinary team utilizing a bio-psycho-social model.
Residential Counsellors– OP-26-73
The Residential Counsellor provides support for and advocates on behalf of supported individuals 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.
Permanent Casual Treatment Counsellor – OP-26-45
Treatment Counsellors will work under the direction of the Supervisor-Specialized Accommodations & Intensive Supports and will support persons served in a specially designated transitional treatment home, and/or designated long-term specialized accommodation.
Permanent Part Time Pharmacist- MNU-26-01
The pharmacist is responsible to work in conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy in providing oversight of Pharmacy operations including: professional supervision of the Pharmacy facilities, equipment, supplies and drug information, record keeping and documentation, drug procurement and inventory management, training and orientation, safe medication practices in accordance with professional and Ongwanada policies and procedures.
Permanent Full Time Professional Lead, Psychologist
The Professional Practice Lead, Psychological Services is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and continuous improvement of Ongwanada’s psychological and behavioural services.
Summer Student Employment
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Summer Employment
Ongwanada recruits a limited number of students during the summer months. The majority of placements occur within the community residences.
Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary program, preferably in Health Sciences and will be continuing studies in the fall. Experience working with the developmentally disabled would be an asset.
Applications/Resumes for summer student employment can be submitted between January – March of each year. Please reach out to Cari Breault summerstudent@ongwanada.com
Teaching Agreement Placements
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Student Placements
Ongwanada became a teaching site for student placements in the 1980s, at which time the Board of Governors indicated that in order to safeguard the dignity and rights of clients, placements would proceed only if a teaching agreement is in place with the educational institution.
Ongwanada is involved with programs at Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College and many others.
Please reach out to Jill Moore for further details placementstudent@ongwanada.com
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