Extend-A-Family Kingston

Empowering people through innovation, inclusive connections, and personal growth.

Extend-A-Family Kingston acknowledges that we are situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah-nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat) territory and is the home for many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to have the opportunity to reside and work on this land.

Extend-A-Family Kingston (EAFK) is an inclusive, community-based organization dedicated to empowering people through innovation, connections, and personal growth. We are currently accepting applications for:

Integration & Diversity Program Lead

Salary: $54,977 annually

About the Role

Under the direction of the Program Manager and/or Program Coordinator, the Inclusion & Diversity Program Lead is responsible for supporting the protected, effective, and inclusive delivery of EAFK programs for individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities In addition to providing direct support to program participants, the Inclusion & Diversity Program Lead acts as a positive role model, supports staff in carrying out their responsibilities, assists with training and problem-solving, and helps ensure participant support plans, safety requirements, program procedures, and organizational expectations are consistently followed.

The Inclusion & Diversity Program Lead is expected to demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to take appropriate independent action when needed, while recognizing when situations require consultation with or escalation to a Coordinator or Manager

Position Duties

- Provide direct care and supervision based on each participant’s individual needs, vulnerabilities,



health and safety considerations, and support strategies.
- Promote inclusion, independence, choice, and participation while assisting with personal care and other support needs.
- Respond to behavioural, health, safety, and emergency concerns, complete required documentation, and report significant concerns.
- Model professional, respectful, inclusive, and participant-centred practices while supporting staff with participant needs, program routines, policies, and procedures.
- Promote teamwork, communication, accountability, and shared responsibility, and assist during challenging situations.
- Support daily program coordination and identify concerns requiring Coordinator or Manager involvement.
- Maintain clear and timely communication regarding program operations, participant needs, staffing concerns, incidents, and emerging issues. Ensure important information is shared between staff while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, seek management support when required, and participate in meetings, training, and debriefings.

Other duties may be assigned to meet the organization's evolving needs. Qualifications & Skills

- 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Standard First Aid, CPR
- CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training




- Training and demonstrated competency in G-tube and ostomy care, or willingness and ability to complete required training.
- Pharmacology or medication administration training

Conditions of Employment

- A standard criminal reference check, including a vulnerable sector screening.

How to Apply Please submit your resume (accompanied by a cover letter) to Mindy Kish, Executive Administrative Support, [email protected] by 4:00 PM on October 9th, 2026. Competition: IDTL26. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Commitment to Equity and Accessibility

Extend-A-Family Kingston is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, persons with disabilities, and people with lived experience relevant to our work. We are committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders, including our clients, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and visitors who may access our premises, information, or services.

As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) and its associated standards and regulations. Please call our office at (613) 544-8939 ext.1108 if you require accommodation.

Pay: From $54,977.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Integration & Diversity Program Lead (Kingston)
🏢 Extend-A-Family Kingston
📍 Kingston