About the role
Competition #: OP-26-73
Date Posted: April 9, 2026
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Position: Permanent and Temporary Full time and Part time Residential Counsellors
Location: Various Kingston, Gananoque, and Napanee Community Settings
Dates of Vacancy: Flexible
Hours of Work Casual: No minimum guarantee
Hours of Work Part time: Guaranteed a minimum of 24 hours per pay(biweekly)(open availability required)
Hours of Work Full time: Guaranteed a minimum of 80 hours per pay(biweekly)
Wage: Hourly: Start – $30.63 6 Months – $31.17 One Year- $31.63
Position
The Residential Counsellor 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 counsellor 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 the competition 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
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.
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.
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About the role
Competition #: OP-26-73
Date Posted: April 9, 2026
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Position: Permanent and Temporary Full time and Part time Residential Counsellors
Location: Various Kingston, Gananoque, and Napanee Community Settings
Dates of Vacancy: Flexible
Hours of Work Casual: No minimum guarantee
Hours of Work Part time: Guaranteed a minimum of 24 hours per pay(biweekly)(open availability required)
Hours of Work Full time: Guaranteed a minimum of 80 hours per pay(biweekly)
Wage: Hourly: Start – $30.63 6 Months – $31.17 One Year- $31.63
Position
The Residential Counsellor 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 counsellor 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 the competition 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
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.
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.