File #: OP-26-200 Date Posted: October 7, 2026

Permanent and Temporary Residential Counsellor

Location: Various Kingston, Gananoque, and Napanee Community Settings

Adaptable

Hours of Work Casual: No minimum guarantee

Hours of Work Part time: Hours of Work Full time: Wage: Hourly: Start – $30.63

This posting is for an existing Vacancy

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 counselor for specific clients. They assist and actively participate in the planning and implementation of residential programs as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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;

Promotes skills development in persons served whenever possible;

Participates in home related duties,



as required i.e. cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.;

Drives persons served to day programs, appointments, activities, etc. 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

Ability to meet the physical demands of the job and to work shifts

Accessibility, Equity, And Human Rights

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

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