Full Time Intervenor to Support People Who Are Deafblind (Overnight Awake)

Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada; Paris; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health spending account

RRSP matching up to 3%

Training reimbursements up to 50%

Conference/workshop opportunities

Job summary

Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada is hiring a Full Time Intervenor to support people who are deafblind in Paris, Ontario. The role involves overnight awake shifts and weekend rotation, with a focus on communication and daily living activities to help clients maintain independence.

The position requires ASL/SEE communication, relevant college diploma or certificates, and a valid driver’s license.

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).
• Requires valid driver’s license Class G, access to a reliable vehicle, clean driver’s abstract and ability to obtain insurance with $2 million liability.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the individual in home and community environments.
• Using communication techniques to relay information.
• Empowering the individual to participate in daily living activities including personal hygiene, meal prep, 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 program development.
• Ensuring documentation and records are complete.

Skills

ASL/SEE communication

Excellent communication skills

Driver's license

Manual dexterity

Education

Intervenor for Deafblind Persons program

DSW/SW/CSW/PSW certificates

Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)

Tools

Valid driver's license verification

Job description

Full Time Intervenor to Support People Who Are Deafblind (Overnight Awake)

About Sensity

Sensity is a not-for-profit organization providing services and programs to members of the deafblind community. We are recognized in Canada and around the world as a leader in the provision of Intervenor Services.

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 Paris, 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 (Shift include: Straight overnight awake shift and weekends on a rotational schedule)

Sensity Offers:

• A competitive wage starting at $24.31/hour.
• Benefit plan including a health spending account.
• 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 hyg iene, 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), C ommunicative 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).
• This position requires a valid driver's license Class G, access to a reliable vehicle, a clean current driver's abstract and the ability to obtain automobile insurance with a minimum liability of $2 million.

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.