Community Residential Counsellor: Care & Plans

Ongwanada; Kingston; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ongwanada seeks Residential Counsellors to support and advocate for clients within Kingston-area community settings, reporting to the Community Setting Supervisor and acting as primary counselor for assigned clients in a multidisciplinary team. Positions include permanent and temporary vacancies with guaranteed hours for part-time and full-time roles.

Applicants require related education, CPR/First Aid, pharmacology training, a valid G license and strong interpersonal and written communication

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Community College or University in a related field (DSW, BST, BA Psychology, RN)
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with sound judgment
• Ability to meet physical demands and work shifts

Responsibilities

• Promotes and models person served first.
• Supports activities of daily living including personal hygiene, grooming, meals, leisure, and safety.
• Monitors, prepares and administers medications as prescribed.
• Plans, develops, implements and monitors Support Plans and Behavioral Support Plans.
• Promotes skills development in persons served.
• Participates in home-related duties (cooking, cleaning, laundry).
• Drives persons served to day programs, appointments and activities using Ongwanada vehicles.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Related field degree (DSW, BST, BA Psychology, RN)

CPR/First Aid/NVCI certifications

Ongwanada pharmacology course

G Class driving license

Job description

Ongwanada seeks Residential Counsellors to support and advocate for clients within Kingston-area community settings, reporting to the Community Setting Supervisor and acting as primary counselor for assigned clients in a multidisciplinary team. Positions include permanent and temporary vacancies with guaranteed hours for part-time and full-time roles.

Applicants require related education, CPR/First Aid, pharmacology training, a valid G license and strong interpersonal and written communication