Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends
ONGWANADA
Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends, an initiative of Ongwanada, is a performing arts group focused on providing opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to give back to their community through live presentations involving music and drama.
Through weekly practices, we provide a community for individuals to develop their abilities, express themselves, and ultimately build a program with a message for the broader community.
We give thanks for the support of our community in embracing our music and message. Funding from The Community Foundation for Kingston and Area, The Community Foundation for Lennox and Addington, and The Kingston Rotary Club have helped us in establishing our groups.
Performances
Our community has given us great opportunities to share our songs. Highlights include presenting at Ongwanada’s Board of Governors’ Dinner, singing at local churches, playing at local conferences, awards nights, memorial services, and concerts. We’ve shared the stage with some of Kingston’s finest musicians AND we are featured on a local album!
Performances
Our community has given us great opportunities to share our songs. Highlights include presenting at Ongwanada’s Board of Governors’ Dinner, singing at local churches, playing at local conferences, awards nights, memorial services, and concerts. We’ve shared the stage with some of Kingston’s finest musicians AND we are featured on a local album!
Come join our Circle of Friends
Napanee Circle of Friends
Where: Morningstar Mission; 59 Water Street West, Napanee
When: Monday from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Cost: $30 per session
Come join our Circle of Friends
Kingston Circle of Friends
Where: Ongwanada’s Crescent Centre; 115 Wright Crescent, Kingston
When: Thursday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Cost: $30 per session
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Ongwanada’s Circle of Friends available for booking?
Yes! Please contact Monika Cook at mcook@ongwanada.com
What if I want to try the group out first -without committing to the entire season?
Feel free to join us.
Is it possible to join the group even if I don’t want to sing in public?
Absolutely.
Do you have room for more volunteers on your team?
The more the merrier. Contact Monika Cook (mcook@ongwanada.com) for more information about volunteer positions. If you would still like to join us – a volunteer application must be submitted.
How can I find out more about Circle of Friends?
We encourage you to reach out to mcook@ongwanada.com to find out more.
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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.
