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
Please submit a Cover Letter &
- Current Resume quoting file number to
[email protected].
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;
For the complete position description please contact
[email protected] 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, positive 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.
📌 Permanent Casual Vocational & Life Skills Instructor-227 (Kingston)
🏢 Ongwanada
📍 Kingston