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The position of Intervenor supports individuals who are deafblind with in a group home setting. Intervenors are involved in all areas of life skills, personal care, recreation, and community programs. A driver's license and police security check is mandatory before hiring. Sign Language and CPR are also job requirements but may be obtained within 6 months of hire. All applicants must have strong skills in and be able to read/write/understand the English language.
We have a temporary part-time positions and relief hours during days/evening/weekends and must be available for some night shifts.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Community Support Worker (CSW) Diploma
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Medication Administration Certificate
Additional Skills
- Sign language
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Specific Skills
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Implement behaviour management programs
Work Setting
- Group home
Ability to Supervise
- 3-4 people
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
Target Groups or Clients
- Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
- Persons who are blind/visually impaired
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities