Deafblind Intervenor: Assistive Communication & Daily Living

Sensity; Paris; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage starting at 24.31 CAD

Training program

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Conference/workshop opportunities

Job summary

Sensity, a not-for-profit serving the deafblind community, invites applications for a Casual Intervenor in Paris, Ontario. The role supports communication and daily living for individuals with dual sensory impairment to promote independence, with a minimum 20 hours per month on a casual or pickup basis.

Offered are a competitive wage starting at 24.31 CAD/hour, potential enrolment reimbursement for classes after one year, and opportunities to attend conferences and workshops locally and abroad.

Qualifications

• Completion of a college diploma or certificate in the Intervenor for Deafblind Persons program, or related human services field.
• Experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• Experience supporting persons with mental health conditions.
• Communication in American Sign Language (ASL) or Signed Exact English (SEE).
• Valid driver’s license Class G and ability to obtain automobile insurance with minimum liability of $2 million.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the individual in their home and community environments.
• Using communication techniques to relay information.
• Empowering the individual to participate in daily living including personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, and volunteering.
• Providing personal care as required (e.g. lifts and transfers, toileting, personal hygiene, medication administration).
• Assisting with developing and supporting individual goals and objectives.
• Assisting with program development.
• Ensuring documentation and records are complete.

Skills

ASL/SEE communication

Communication

Client support

Education

Intervenor for Deafblind Persons program

DSW/SSW/CSW/CDA/PSW or related field

Job description

Sensity, a not-for-profit serving the deafblind community, invites applications for a Casual Intervenor in Paris, Ontario. The role supports communication and daily living for individuals with dual sensory impairment to promote independence, with a minimum 20 hours per month on a casual or pickup basis.

Offered are a competitive wage starting at 24.31 CAD/hour, potential enrolment reimbursement for classes after one year, and opportunities to attend conferences and workshops locally and abroad.