Full Time Intervenor to Support People Who Are Deafblind

Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada • Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Sensity has an exciting opportunity for an Intervenor to join their team in Stouffville, 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. This role involves being someone's eyes and ears, bringing the world to a person who is deafblind, and offers opportunities to learn new skills and experience personal growth and fulfillment.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.
• Receipt of a successful Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
• Excellent communication skills for both verbally and written of the English language.

Nice To Haves

• French may be considered an asset

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• A competitive wage starting at $23.49/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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees