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About the Role
Bring the world to a person who is deafblind by supporting their communication and day-to-day living, enabling independence. Learn new skills and experience personal growth and fulfillment.
Responsibilities
- Support communication and day-to-day living for individuals with dual sensory impairment.
- Support the individual in their home and community environments.
- Use communication techniques to relay information.
- Empower the individual supported to participate and be successful in all aspects of daily living.
- Provide personal care as required.
- Assist with developing and supporting individual goals and objectives.
- Assist with program development.
- Ensure documentation and records are complete.
Requirements
- 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).
- 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.
- Successful Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
- Repetitive hand motion and good manual dexterity.
- Moderate stooping, bending and lifting.
- Ability to lift 35 lbs to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
- Excellent communication skills for both verbally and written of the English language.
Skills
- Communication techniques
- Personal care
- Program development
- Documentation
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Signed Exact English (SEE)
- English language communication
Location
- London, ON
Work Type
- Full Time
- 36-40hrs weekly
- Rotational schedule
Education Level
- Completion of a college diploma or certificate in the Intervenor for Deafblind Persons program
- Developmental Services Worker (DSW)
- Social Services Worker (SSW)
- Community Services Worker (CSW)
- Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)
- Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- Behavioural Science
- Related human services field
Salary/Compensations
- Starting at $24.31/hour
Benefits
- Weekend shift premium
- Paid sick days
- 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.
About the Company
- Sensity has an exciting opportunity for an Intervenor to join our team in London, ON.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.