File No: MNU-24-48
Date Posted: October 22, 2024
Closing Date: October 29, 2024
Date of Vacnacy: November 11, 2024
Hours of Work: 75 hours bi-weekly
Wage: Hourly:$33.54 – $37.85
Annually: $65,403 – $73,807

POSITION PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Consultant Service Planning and Care Coordination, Passport Coordinator is responsible for the effective and efficient coordination and navigation of passport services meeting the purpose of Ongwanada’s mission, vision and strategic and operational plans promoted through these services. The Passport Program is funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services to provide opportunities for community participation and respite supports for adults with developmental disabilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide education about the Passport Program; information about and links to services and supports; and to support a caseload of clients to use their Passport funds effectively. Work positively and proactively with clients and their families/supporters;
• Receives information from Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) regarding eligible clients and uses the Passport mapping process to determine the amount of funding that an individual will receive if funding is available;
• Supports the prioritization process for individuals who are waiting for Passport funding;
• Communicates with supported individuals and their families if applicable to provide support in using Passport funds to meet individual’s goals;
• Communicates with new individuals in person or on the phone to educate them about the program, to review funding options and guidelines, to provide information about other services and supports and well as to ask the client to sign required forms;
• Ensures that individual and passport budget information in the database is current and accurate; and the passport expenses are within the passport funding of the individuals;
• Assists individuals by using knowledge of developmental services in Kingston and understanding of community inclusion to access the supports and services they require to achieve their goals;
• Provide information, support and resources to enable the individual to actively participate in decision making, self-advocacy and goal development;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

For the complete Position Description please contact Human Resources through careers@ongwanada.com

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• A post-secondary degree in social work or a diploma as a social service worker or an equivalent combination of education and experience over a minimum three-year period;
• Minimum of three years of experience in the social services field;
• Experience assisting individuals to develop goals and plans and working in a person-directed approach;
• Extensive knowledge of the developmental services sector and of community-based resources in the South East Region;
• Detail oriented; Able to work with numbers and budgets as well as accomplish other administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines;
• Ability to work collaboratively and to develop strong working relationships with other services providers, internally and externally;
• A valid Class G driver’s license, with full driving privileges and reliable transportation.  

Please submit a Cover Letter and Current Resume quoting file number by the noted closing date to:

Human Resources Generalist– Human Resources

Ongwanada 191 Portsmouth Avenue Kingston, ON   

Email: careers@ongwanada.com