Part Time Intervenor to Support People Who Are Deafblind

Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada; Caistor Centre; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health spending account

Paid sick days

RRSP matching (3%)

Educational reimbursement up to 50%

Weekend shift premium

Opportunities to attend conferences &

Job summary

Sensity is seeking an Intervenor in Caistorville, ON to support communication and daily living for individuals with dual sensory impairment, enabling independent living. The role offers part‑time hours (20–24 per week) across varied shifts, including days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and overnights on a rotating schedule.

The successful candidate will hold a college diploma in the Intervenor for Deafblind Persons program or an equivalent credential such as DSW/SSW/CSW/CDA/PSW.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in the Intervenor for Deafblind Persons program or related DS/W/CSW fields.
• Experience with dual sensory impairment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in home and community environments.
• Use communication techniques to relay information.
• Assist with daily living activities including hygiene, meals, housekeeping, and transportation.
• Provide personal care as required (e.g., lifts/transfers, toileting, hygiene, medication administration).
• Assist with developing and supporting individual goals and program development.
• Ensure documentation and records are complete.

Education

Intervenor for Deafblind Persons program (college diploma/certificate)

Developmental Services Worker (DSW)

Social Services Worker (SSW)

Community Services Worker (CSW)

Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)

Personal Support Worker

Job description

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.

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 Caistorville, 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

• Part Time: 20-24 hrs 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 Worke... ;