Permanent Casual Vocational & Life Skills Instructor - OP-26-227

Ongwanada Resource Centre; Kingston; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Ongwanada invites applications for a Permanent Casual Vocational & Life Skills Instructor position at the Crescent Centre in Kingston. The role involves developing and implementing vocational and life skills programs and supporting clients with developmental challenges in community services.

Qualifications include post-secondary education in relevant fields (DSW/BST/BA Psychology/RN), CPR/First Aid/NVCI certifications, a pharmacology course, and a valid G driver's license with Ongwanada's

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Community College or University in a related field (DSW/BST/BA Psychology/RN).
• Current CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certifications.
• Successful completion of an Ongwanada recognized pharmacology course.
• Valid G-class driving license with Ongwanada Defensive Driving Course.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication with sound judgment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Assess suitability for vocational/non-vocational/life skills programs by interviewing clients to determine education, work experience, skills, interests, strengths and barriers.
• Assist in designing Behaviour Support Plans and develop program curricula and activity objectives for caseloads and Support Plans assessments.
• Facilitate training of non-vocational, vocational, social, and life skills for community placements.
• Monitor progress during placements, provide training and support, and address attendance or performance issues, including crisis intervention.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sound judgment

Physical stamina

Education

DSW / BST / BA Psychology / RN

Defensive Driving Course

Ongwanada pharmacology course

Tools

CPR

First Aid

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Job description

Permanent Casual Vocational & Life Skills Instructor – OP-26-227

File No: OP-26-227
Date Posted: November 5, 2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Position: Permanent Casual Vocational & Life Skills Instructor
Location: Crescent Centre (Hours of operation 0730-1700 Mon – Fri)
Date of Vacancy: ASAP
Hours of Work: No minimum hour guarantee
Wage: Hourly: Start – $30.80 6 Months – $31.36 1 Year- $31.80

POSITION:
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.

DUTIES:

• Assessing/making recommendations to the suitability for vocational/non-vocational/life skills program placement
  by interviewing persons served to determine education, work experience, specific skills, interests, strengths and
  barriers;
• Assisting in designing Behaviour Support Plans and developing and implementing program curriculum and activity
  objectives for caseloads and providing assessments for Support Plans;
• Facilitating training of non-vocational, vocational, social, and life skills necessary for vocational/non-vocational
  advancement in community placements;
• Monitoring the progress of persons served during vocational/non-vocational training placements, providing
  vocational/non-vocational training and support, dealing with problems of attendance, performance, behaviour
  which could include crisis intervention;

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
• 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

Accessibility, Equity, and Human Rights:
Ongwanada is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.

191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, Ontario K7M 8A6
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Hours of operation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday

Charitable Business Number: 107796393RR0001
Registered Name: Ongwanada Developmental Services