Permanent Full Time Residential Counselor
Top Benefits
About the role
File No: OP-25-245
Date Posted: July 10, 2025
Closing Date: Until filled
Location: Community Setting
Dates of Vacancy: September 29, 2025
Hours of Work: 80 hours per pay guarantee
Wage: Hourly**: Start – $30.63 6 Months – $31.17 One Year – $31.63**
POSITION:
The Residential Counselor 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
DUTIES:
- 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 i.e. cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.;
- Drives persons served to day programs, appointments, activities, etc. utilizing Ongwanada vehicles;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
For the complete position description please contact careers@ongwanada.com.
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, 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
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number by 4 pm on the noted closing date to:
Human Resources Specialist
Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON K7M 8A6
Fax (613) 548-8135 Email: careers@ongwanada.com
Please note consideration will be given to internal bargaining unit members before proceeding with external applicants.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.63-$31.63 per hour
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Ongwanada
Ongwanada has been a member of the community since 1948 and has been working in developmental services since 1967. A non-profit, accredited organization, Ongwanada supports people with developmental disabilities, with a special focus on those with complex needs, and their families, so they can lead full lives, effectively supported in their communities.
The organization offers a wide range of individualized services and community supports to hundreds of people with developmental disabilities and their families in Kingston and Eastern Ontario. Our funding comes primarily from the Ministry of Community and Social Services and we are managed by a volunteer Board of Governors.
Our programs and services are delivered at three main sites in Kingston, more than 20 community residences as well as other homes, including the Southeastern Regional Transitional Treatment home and a home specifically designed for those with complex needs. In addition to residential options, additional services include, but are not limited to: Planning and Case Management, Clinical Services, Respite, Community Behavioural Services, Adult Protective Services, and Community Participation Supports.
We also maintain strong partnerships with Queen's University and collaborate internationally in research to enhance the understanding and improve the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Permanent Full Time Residential Counselor
Top Benefits
About the role
File No: OP-25-245
Date Posted: July 10, 2025
Closing Date: Until filled
Location: Community Setting
Dates of Vacancy: September 29, 2025
Hours of Work: 80 hours per pay guarantee
Wage: Hourly**: Start – $30.63 6 Months – $31.17 One Year – $31.63**
POSITION:
The Residential Counselor 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
DUTIES:
- 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 i.e. cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.;
- Drives persons served to day programs, appointments, activities, etc. utilizing Ongwanada vehicles;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
For the complete position description please contact careers@ongwanada.com.
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, 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
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number by 4 pm on the noted closing date to:
Human Resources Specialist
Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON K7M 8A6
Fax (613) 548-8135 Email: careers@ongwanada.com
Please note consideration will be given to internal bargaining unit members before proceeding with external applicants.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.63-$31.63 per hour
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Ongwanada
Ongwanada has been a member of the community since 1948 and has been working in developmental services since 1967. A non-profit, accredited organization, Ongwanada supports people with developmental disabilities, with a special focus on those with complex needs, and their families, so they can lead full lives, effectively supported in their communities.
The organization offers a wide range of individualized services and community supports to hundreds of people with developmental disabilities and their families in Kingston and Eastern Ontario. Our funding comes primarily from the Ministry of Community and Social Services and we are managed by a volunteer Board of Governors.
Our programs and services are delivered at three main sites in Kingston, more than 20 community residences as well as other homes, including the Southeastern Regional Transitional Treatment home and a home specifically designed for those with complex needs. In addition to residential options, additional services include, but are not limited to: Planning and Case Management, Clinical Services, Respite, Community Behavioural Services, Adult Protective Services, and Community Participation Supports.
We also maintain strong partnerships with Queen's University and collaborate internationally in research to enhance the understanding and improve the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities.