Part Time Intervenor - Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network of Canada
- Part time, 20-24 hrs/week (shifts include: days, afternoons, evenings, and weekends on a rotational schedule)
- 8 hour and/or 12 hour shifts
- May be opportunity to pick up extra shifts
Duties
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)
- French (written and verbal) is an asset but not required.
- Excellent communication skills for both verbally and written of the English language.
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.
Eligibility
- Employment is conditional upon receipt of a successful Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- This position requires a valid driver's license Class G, access to a reliable vehicle, clean current drivers abstract and the ability to obtain automobile insurance with a minimum liability of $2 million
Benefits
- A competitive salary
- A 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
- Weekend shift premium
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities to participate in conferences and workshops in the community and abroad
How to Apply
To apply, please email your cover letter & resume to hr@sensity.ca or apply online at Sensity.ca
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