Temporary Part Time Treatment Counselor
Temporary Part Time Treatment Counselor
Temporary Part Time Treatment Counselor
File No: OP-23-03
Date Posted: January 13, 2023
Closing Date: January 20, 2023
Location: Gore (Gore, Haig, Sunnyside) Treatment Home
Date of Vacancy: January 23, 2023 – January 9, 2024
Hours of Work: Minimum 24 hours per pay period
Wage: Hourly: Start- $31.48 6 Months – $32.05 One Year- $32.49
POSITION: The Treatment Counsellor will provide support to individuals who present with a dual diagnosis, and a severe challenging behavior as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Treatment Counsellors will be appointed as primary counselors for specific clients and will work collaboratively with families, agencies, and other members of Ongwanada’s multi-disciplinary team utilizing a bio-psycho-social model. Treatment Counsellors will strive to provide clients with reasonable choices and seek to involve them in all aspects of community living.
DUTIES:
- Provide direct care with clients in a variety of duties
- Assist in the planning, development and implementation of client treatment/behavioural support plans and related duties
- Performs organizational and administrative duties and other general duties as assigned
For the complete position description please refer to the “staff login” section of the Ongwanada website (www.ongwanada.com ) or 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
- Experience working with dual diagnosis, highly physically aggressive clients in an intense work environment
- Current certificates in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Advanced Crisis Intervention
- Successful completion of an Ongwanada recognized pharmacology course
- A valid class G driving license with full driving privileges
- Strong interpersonal, oral, written communication skills with good observational and recording abilities.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job and work shift
- The incumbent must meet and maintain the physical, cognitive, and attendance requirements of the position
Please submit a Cover letter and Resume quoting file number by 4 pm the noted closing date to:
Human Resources Specialist
Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON K7M 8A6
Fax (613) 548-8135 Email: careers@ongwanada.com