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Competition #: OP-26-73. Date Posted: April 9, 2026. Closing Date: June 9, 2026. Position: Permanent and Temporary and Casual Residential Counsellor. Location: Various Kingston, Gananoque, and Napanee Community Settings. Dates of Vacancy: Adaptable. Hours of Work – Casual: No minimum guarantee. Hours of Work – Part time: Guaranteed minimum of 24 hours per pay (biweekly). Hours of Work – Full time: Guaranteed minimum of 80 hours per pay (biweekly). Wage – hourly: Start – $30.63; 6 Months – $31.17; One Year – $31.63.

Responsibilities

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 e.g. cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.





Drives persons served to day programs, appointments, activities, etc. utilizing Ongwanada vehicles.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge

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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Permanent and Temporary and Casual Residential Counsellor–-73 (Kingston)
🏢 Ongwanada
📍 Kingston