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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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Manager, Supportive Living Services- MNU-26-18
The Manager, Supportive Living Services is responsible for the effective and efficient oversight and management of Ongwanada’s supportive living programs: supportive group living, host families and supportive individual living.
The Manager, Supportive Living Services ensures effective use of resources in planning, assists in the development of human capital, responds to program needs, delivers clear messaging and awareness, and ensures coordination and collaboration across portfolios. The Manager provides a vital role in supporting the needs of people supported, and understands the priorities, data, and programs for enhancement of our services.
Supervisor, Supportive Living Services- MNU-26-17
The Supervisor, Supportive Living Services is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of supportive living residential homes. This role provides leadership, direction, and supervision to staff and ensures that services are delivered in accordance with legislative, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Working collaboratively with team members, families, and community partners, the Supervisor ensures that supports are person-centered, operational needs are met, and resources are effectively managed.
Temporary Full Time Staffing Clerk- MNU-26-16
The Staffing Clerk ensures appropriate staff teams are at work to support the needs of clients. The Staffing Clerk prepares staffing schedules in accordance with appropriate collective agreements, memoranda of agreements and understanding, and provides current data and reports to inform current and future staffing needs.
Full Time Specialist, Human Resources- MNU-26-15
The Specialist, Human Resources provides Human Resources information, advice and support to managers and team members within the agency. The Specialist, Human Resources updates, maintains and implements Human Resources programs, processes and services to meet department and agency objectives. The Specialist works collaboratively with the Human Resources team and agency members within the prescribed scope of their duties. The Specialist ensures programs and services related to recruitment, orientation, training and development, leaves and disability management, benefits, payroll, pension, scheduling, performance management, employee and labour relations, health & safety, records management, job evaluation and salary administration are current and meet all related employment, Human Rights, legislative and regulatory requirements. The Specialist may be assigned by the Executive to focus on a selected group of responsibilities in their day-to-day work but will be expected to provide services in all areas of Human Resources to ensure appropriate operational coverage as necessary.
Permanent Full time Registered Practical Nurses – OP-26-163
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.
Treatment Counsellors – OP-26-159
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.
Permanent Casual Registered Practical Nurses – OP-26-150
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 Part Time Registered Practical Nurses – OP-26-141
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.
Community Support Workers – OP-26-133
The Community Support Worker provides services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities in various locations, as part of a team, under the direction of a residential staff to ensure an optimum living environment.
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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