Residential counselor Jobs in Toronto, ON

File No : OP-25-75

Date Posted : February 24, 2025

Closing Date : Until Filled

Location : Various Community Settings within Kingston and surrounding areas

Dates of Vacancy : March 17, 2025 – February 22, 2026

Hours of Work : Guaranteed a minimum of 24 hours per pay (biweekly)

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.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED :

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number to :

Human Resources Specialist

Ongwanada

191 Portsmouth Avenue

Kingston, ON K7M 8A6

Fax (613) 548-8135 Email : [email protected]

Please note consideration will be given to internal bargaining unit members before proceeding with external applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr