File No: OP-25-151
Date Posted: April 22, 2025
Closing Date: Until Filled
Location: Ongwanada Resource Centre
Date of Vacancy: May 26, 2025
Hours of Work: 80 hours per pay
Wage: Hourly: Start – $36.71  2nd Year – $37.72  3rd Year – $38.80

POSITION: To provide social work services to individuals with developmental disabilities affiliated with Ongwanada and their families.

DUTIES:

• Use information from individuals, families and referral sources to develop comprehensive intake psychosocial assessments for review by Ongwanada’s Admission Review and Discharge Committee and for approval for services;
• Inputting intake assessment information into local or provincial data bases e.g. RASM, DCSIS, and data base for Children’s Coordinated Service Planning;
• Complete Intake Coordination for DSO services for individuals within the organization and community;
• Collaborate with the inter professional team and community-based service providers;
• Support individuals and families in navigating the service Lead team communications with individuals and their families regarding services;
• Provide individual, group, family and couples therapy using the appropriate theoretical framework;
• Advocate and promote the interests and rights of individuals supported and their families;
• Provide clinical supervision to social work students and educating individuals and families about relevant topics;
• Performs other related duties as assigned/required.

For the complete position description please contact Human Resources.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Master of Social Work with five years direct clinical experience preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered;
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers;
• Experience conducting psychosocial assessment and providing individual and family therapy;
• Understanding of case management principles, diagnostic criteria and clinical experience in assessment formulation and report writing;
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with a dual diagnosis;
• Excellent knowledge of community resources;
• Valid G Driving License with full driving privileges, insurance and access to a reliable vehicle;
• Bilingualism (French and English) an asset.

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

Human Resources Generalist- Human Resources

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.