File No: OP-23-345
Date Posted: December 28, 2023
Closing Date: Until Filled
Location: Various Community Residences
Dates of Vacancy: February 18, 2024 or sooner
Tenure: 1 year approximately with the possible extension up to two years
Hours of Work: 80 hours per pay guarantee
Wage: Hourly: Start: $30.32    6 Months: $30.86     One Year: $31.31

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 Residence 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.