Community Network of Specialized Care
Community Network of Specialized Care
ONGWANADA
Community Network of Specialized Care
Ongwanada serves as the accountable agency for the Community Network of Specialized Care (CNSC) in the South East region. The CNSC is responsible for the provision of complex support coordination, dual diagnosis justice case management and health care facilitation for adults with developmental disabilities who have high support and complex care needs.
The CNSC team works with individuals, families and caregivers to facilitate and coordinate planning and support to enhance existing resources and services for those with complex needs and who require services from multiple sectors. The CNSC liaises with different sector partners, including the criminal justice system and health care system to assist with the navigation of these systems. The CNSC also assists with referrals and facilitating access to and from specialized resources at the local, regional, and provincial levels.
Eligibility & Referrals
Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) will identify adults with high support complex care needs based on established criteria and where appropriate, will make the referral to the Community Network of Specialized Care. To access this service, please click on the button below.
Eligibility & Referrals
Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) will identify adults with high support complex care needs based on established criteria and where appropriate, will make the referral to the Community Network of Specialized Care. To access this service, please click on the button below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does CNSC do?
Community Network of Specialized Care (CNSC) provides direct complex support coordination to adults with developmental disabilities with high support and complex care needs, or who require appropriate diversion from the justice system. The CNSC coordinates support and service within and across sectors by providing complex support coordination for people; acting as a direct resource to service agencies, Developmental Services Ontario, and local planning tables (including urgent response and service solutions/case resolution).
How do I access help from CNSC?
Individuals meeting eligibility criteria may access CNSC services through a referral from Developmental Services Ontario. Please connect with them and they will be able to assist you, the main contact number is 1-855-277-2121. Web: www.dsontario.ca
Is there a special CNSC agency for my area?
Eight agencies across the province are serving as accountable agencies to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) for funding, coordinating and overseeing the delivery of the four functions under the CNSC mandate. Ongwanada is the accountable agency for the South East region which covers the areas of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, Hastings-Prince Edward, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. To access a CNSC in another region, please contact your regional DSO.
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Does CNSC have any resources I can access to assist me?
The Community Networks of Specialized Care is pleased to lead a provincial initiative to raise awareness of developmental disabilities in the criminal justice system. To learn more about the services provided visit this link: https://www.community-networks.ca/
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Ongwanada Resource Centre
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, Ontario K7M 8A6
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Hours of operation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Phone: 613-548-4417
Fax: 613-548-8135
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Charitable Business Number: 107796393RR0001
Registered Name: Ongwanada Developmental Services
File No: OP-24-243
Date Posted: November 12, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Position: Temporary Full Time Transitional Aged Youth Services Worker - Multiple Positions
Location: Cassidy Transition Aged Youth Home
Date of Vacancy: Up to One Year
Hours of Work: 80 hours per pay minimum guarantee
Wage: Hourly: Start - $30.80 6 Months - $31.36 One Year - $31.80
POSITION: To provide short-term transitional community living support to transitional age youth as part of an interagency/community based team for individuals with a developmental disability/mental health diagnosis. Working as a primary transition aged youth services worker for specific persons served. Provide short-term transitional emergency bed residential support for up to two individuals at one time.
DUTIES:
- Teaching and supporting individualized life skills development including self-care, grocery shopping, daily living tasks, communications, budgeting, community living, job coaching, socialization/living with others and accessing community services, guided by evidence based assessment and youth needs;
- Developing goals with the youth supported through weekly independent living skills activities aligned with youth’s identified discharge goals;
- Developing, implementing and evaluating teaching/training opportunities to enhance youth skill development;
- Completing ongoing data collection, recording and analysis as it relates to such factors as, skill acquisition, required medical supports, behaviour etc;
- Monitoring changes in a person served conditions, taking appropriate action and engaging the Supervisor-Clinical Homes and/or appropriate professional i.e. nurse, physician, psychiatrist, psychologist as required;
- Transcribing physicians’ orders and monitoring, preparing and administering medication as prescribed;
- Encouraging choice and supporting persons served to be active in their community in an inclusive, nurturing and healthy lifestyle manner;
- Participation in regular multi-agency meetings to plan and review the progress of each person served based on observable and measurable outcomes;
- Performs organizational and administrative duties and other general duties as assigned
For the complete position description, please contact Human Resources through careers@ongwanada.com
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Graduate of a Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker (DSW), Behavioural Science Technologist (B.S.T) or B.A. Psychology or a Registered Nurse (R.N) or another acceptable post-secondary program;
- Incumbent must have successfully completed/maintain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, and any other course deemed appropriate by Ongwanada;
- Current CPR/First Aid certification;
- Incumbent must have successfully completed a Pharmacology course deemed acceptable to Ongwanada and maintain medication training in keeping with Ongwanada policies;
- Valid G Driving License with full driving privileges;
- Experience working with dual diagnosis individuals as well youth is an asset;
- Experience working in an environment which supports a bio-psycho-social approach, and harm-reduction, would be an asset.
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: careers@ongwanada.com
Please note consideration will be given to internal bargaining unit members before proceeding with external applicants.
