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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.
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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.
Permanent Full Time Financial Analyst – MNU-26-04
The Financial Analyst provides accounting and financial administration support to ensure accurate analysis and reporting of agency budgets. This role prepares financial statements and internal and external reports for review and approval.
Working under the direction of the Manager of Finance, the Financial Analyst tracks, monitors, and analyzes departmental financial statements, performs account reconciliations, prepares journal entries, and supports monthly, quarterly, and annual year-end reporting in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Temporary Full Time Project Lead, Workforce Integration and Labour Relations – MNU-26-03
The Project Lead, Workforce Integration & Labour Relations is a time-limited role responsible for supporting the implementation and stabilization of a new staffing and scheduling model and system.
This role works closely with Operations, Scheduling, Human Resources, and Union representatives to ensure consistent application of workforce practices, resolve labour relations issues, and support workforce stability during organizational transition.
The Project Lead provides expert guidance on collective agreement interpretation, supports employee and labour relations processes, and promotes consistent, fair, and effective workforce practices across the organization.
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.
Temporary Full Time Physiotherapist- OP-26-11
To provide physiotherapy for supported individuals of Ongwanada.
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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