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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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Permanent Casual Vocational & Life Skills Instructor - OP-26-227
The Vocational and Life Skills Instructor is responsible for the day to day development and implementation of vocational, non-vocational or basic life skills programs and the support and monitoring of physically and developmentally challenged clients involved with Community Services.
Permanent Casual Program Facilitator - CU-26-14
The Permanent Casual Program Facilitator provides program assistance for students/clients and transportation to the Day Program for
individuals from Ongwanada’s residential areas.
Permanent Part Time Registered Practical Nurses- 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.
Supervisor, After Hours- MNU-26-20
The Supervisor, After Hours is responsible for coordinating services and supports to supported individuals and team members during non-regular work hours, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The Supervisor provides direction and supervision to staff, ensuring services and supports comply with legislative, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Supervisor, Community Participation Supports- MNU-26-19
The Supervisor, Community Participation Support Services is responsible for the day-to-day operations
of community participation services and supports, including Hydrotherapy. The Supervisor provides
leadership, direction and supervision to staff, ensuring services comply with legislative, regulatory and
accreditation requirements.
Working collaboratively with team members, supported individuals, families and community partners,
the Supervisor ensures person-centred programs and supports are delivered effectively within
available resources.
Residential Counsellors – OP-26-200
The Residential Counsellors 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 Setting Supervisor and act as primary counsellor for specific clients. They assist and actively participate in the planning and implementation of residential programs as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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.
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 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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