Full Time Intervenor to Support People Who Are Deafblind

Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada; Kingston; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage starting at CAD 24.31

Health spending account

RRSP matching 3%

Paid sick days

Educational assistance up to 50%

Opportunities to attend conferences

Job summary

Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada in Kingston, ON is hiring an Intervenor to support individuals with dual sensory impairment in living independently and engaging in daily activities. Training is provided in-house and employees receive a competitive wage with benefits.

Shifts include days, afternoons, evenings, overnights and weekends on a rotational schedule, with full-time hours (36–40 per week). Must complete Vulnerable Sector Check after offer.

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).

Responsibilities

• Support communication and day-to-day living for individuals with dual sensory impairment to promote independence.
• Use communication techniques to relay information to the individual and others.
• Assist with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, meal prep, house chores and community participation.
• Provide personal care as required (lifts/transfers, toileting, medication administration).
• Contribute to achieving individual goals and program development.
• Ensure documentation and records are complete.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Intervenor for Deafblind Persons diploma

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

Related human services field

Job description

Be Someone’s eyes and ears. Bring the world to a person who is deafblind.

Sensity has an exciting opportunity for an Intervenor to join our team in Kingston, ON. The Intervenor supports communication and day-to-day living for individuals who are living with dual sensory impairment so that they may live independently. Join us to learn new skills and experience personal growth and fulfillment.

Shifts Available:

• Full Time: 36-40hrs weekly (shifts include: days, afternoons, evenings, overnights and weekends on a rotational schedule

Sensity Offers:

• A competitive wage starting at $24.31/hour.
• Weekend shift premium.
• Benefit plan including a health spending account.
• Paid sick days.
• An RRSP program where we match your contributions up to 3% of your earnings.
• Up to 50% reimbursement for the successful completion of relevant classes at other learning institutions after one year of service.
• Opportunities to participate in conferences and workshops in the community and abroad.

Key Activities:

The Intervenor supports communication and day-to-day living for individuals who are living with dual sensory impairment so that they may live independently. Join us to learn new skills and experience personal growth and fulfillment.

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

Qualifications:

• Completion of a college diploma or certificate in the Intervenor for Deafblind Persons program, or: Developmental Services Worker (DSW), Social Services Worker (SSW), Community Services Worker (CSW), Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA), Personal Support Worker (PSW), Behavioural Science, or a 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).

Training Program:

• We will train you to support our clients through our in-house training program.

Other:

• Employment is conditional upon receipt of a successful Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
• This position requires repetitive hand motion and good manual dexterity and moderate stooping, bending and lifting. The incumbent must be able to lift 35 lbs to 50 lbs on an occasional basis. The position will be required to work indoors and outdoors.
• French may be considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills for both verbally and written of the English language.

This position reflects an existing vacancy within our organization

We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Sensity is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted by Sensity regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.