Governance
Governance
ONGWANADA’S
Board of Directors
Ongwanada’s Board of Directors and sub-committees provide leadership and direction to the agency’s senior management team while overseeing key aspects of performance.
David Ariss
Chair
Michael Dominik
Vice Chair
Glen Cavanagh
Treasurer
Dr. Lak Chinta
Secretary
Dr. Elizabeth Grier
Chief of Medical Staff
Carol Cartier
Director
Jennifer Gilmour
Director
Patrick Legresley
Director
Amanda McCauley
Director
Geoff McMullen
Director
Dr. Shandana Pervez
Director
Kathy Pringle
Director
Allan Twohey
Director
Sandra Vellone
Director
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Interested in joining the Board of Directors
Fill out the form in the link below to apply for the Ongwanada Board of Directors.
ONGWANADA’S
Senior Leadership
Dr. Lak Chinta
Chief Executive Officer
2021 – 2024
Strategic Plan- A Plan for Changing Times
Ongwanada’s Board of Directors commissioned the 2021 strategic plan at the end of Vision 2020 – Ongwanada’s previous plan. This plan, providing essential direction to the organization, was developed from input provided in person, virtually, and in writing from over 200 individuals.
2021 – 2022
Operating Plan
The 2021-2022 Operating Plan is a document detailing progress and outlining activities within the fiscal year to move us toward our four strategic priorities.
YEARLY
Annual Reports
The organization releases an Annual Report that outlines accomplishments. Ongwanada continues to fulfill and grow its mandate as a provider of specialized supports and services to some of the region’s most vulnerable residents while upholding its core values of Support, Respect, Choices.
2021 – 2022
Code of Ethics
Ongwanada holds a special place of trust within our community. As a result, the community extends opportunities and privileges to Ongwanada who, in return, commits to the adherence of high standards of expertise and ethical conduct.
Transparency & Accountability
Fiscal Accountability
Ongwanada is committed to transparency and accountability. We support decisions that reflect the organization’s core values, guiding principles, mission, and strategic directions when allocating fiscal resources.
You’re Invited
Annual General Meeting
Members and the public are invited to join Ongwanada each year for the Annual General Meeting to review the affairs, including bylaws and highlights of the previous year.
Quality & Safety
Accreditation
Ongwanada is committed to quality of care and service. Participation in the accreditation process is a key action by which we measure our clinical and operational performance against established health care provider standards.
Find Out how You Can Help
Support Us
There are many different ways to help the organization.
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Contact Us
Questions or concerns? We encourage you to reach out.
Our Stories
Our History
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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
Pharmacy Phone: 613-548-4417 ext. 1126/1128
Pharmacy Fax: 613-548-1563
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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.
