Treatment Counselor

The Treatment Counsellor will provide support to individuals who present with a dual diagnosis, and severe challenging behavior as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Treatment Counsellors will be appointed as primary counselors for specific clients and will work collaboratively with families, agencies, and other members of Ongwanada’s multi-disciplinary team utilizing a bio-psycho-social model. Treatment Counsellors will strive to provide clients with reasonable choices and seek to involve them in all aspects of community living.

Duties

• Completing ongoing data collection, recording and analysis as it relates to such factors as behaviour, skill acquisition, seizure activity, temperature, weight, specimen collection etc;
• Being alert to any changes in a person served conditions and taking appropriate action as well as reporting changes to the Supervisor-Clinical Homes and appropriate professional i.e. nurse, physician, psychiatrist, psychologist etc.;
• Accompanying clients to appointments with professionals and implementing recommendations.
• Transcribing physicians’ orders;
• Monitoring, preparing and administering medication as prescribed with a high accuracy rate;
• Assisting with activities of daily living, i.e. feeding, dressing, bathing, ambulation and support in toileting and hygiene requirements;

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
• Experience working with dual diagnosis, highly physically aggressive clients in an intense work environment
• Current certificates in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Advanced Crisis Intervention
• Successful completion of an Ongwanada recognized pharmacology course
• A valid class G driving license with full driving privileges
• Strong interpersonal, oral, written communication skills with good observational and recording abilities.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job and work shift
• The incumbent must meet and maintain the physical, cognitive, and attendance requirements of the position

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.