Specialist, Intervenor

**Not Just a Job...**

**A Career. A Passion. A Future.**

**Title**: Specialist, Intervenor

**Location**:Kitchener, Ontario

**Position Status**: Full-Time, Contract

**Reports to**: Manager, Deafblind Community Services

**Rate**:$24.73/hour

**Closing date**: September 1, 2023

Life is a journey full of challenges, dreams, adventure, and fun. At CNIB Deafblind Community Services (DBCS), we believe life for people who are Deafblind should be no different.

DBCS continues to be one of Canada's leading providers of specialized support and emergency services for people who are Deafblind. Our services enable people who are Deafblind to maximize their independence and engagement with the world around them.

We're looking to develop our team with passionate individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others. If that sounds like you, talk to us today about this rewarding career opportunity.

**What you'll do for CNIB Deafblind Community Services**

Covering a broad range of duties and responsibilities include acting as a communicator and sighted guide to individuals with a combined loss of hearing and sight. The incumbent provides access to information and facilitates the interaction between the individual and their environment.

**This position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities**:

- Works with the Manager/Coordinator Deafblind Community Services, to effectively meet the needs of the individual.
- Supports the acquisition of alternative communication skills such as Two Hand Manual, American Sign Language, Fingerspelling, Braille
- Provides one on one service and support to individuals who are Deafblind in the home or in the community provides access to information for individuals to make an informed decision, and to act as a communication facilitator, and sighted guide.
- Assists individuals with tasks as required, i.e. phone calls, grocery shopping, medical appointments, etc.
- Perform administrative duties such as reports upon request and service tracking.
- Assists individuals in the acquisition and use of assistive devices.
- Assists in public awareness education and in service training.
- Assists in accessing CNIB services as well as community services.
- Assist individuals with the use of technical devices.
- Assist in accessing information from newspapers, television, and radio in their preferred method of communication.
- Facilitate communication between individuals and their environment.
- Provide intervention services at CNIB retreats (i.e., workshops, retreats, CNIB camps).
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Assist clients in pursuing community-based recreation, education, vocation, social and self-advocacy.
- Assist clients in achieving goals, determined by client, and recording information in an IPP.
- Support clients in literacy and learning opportunities.

**Relationships**:

- Builds relationships with individuals by supporting their daily needs and acting as a communicator with other people.
- Liaises with other team members and other CNIB service staff.
- Builds and maintains relationships with other external stakeholders and community groups and agencies.
- Assists with the training, placement, and supervision of volunteers and students as required.
- Ability to work in a team environment such as "team intervention".

**Problem Solving/Time Frame of Impact**:

- Ability to creatively and quickly problem-solve to respond to the individual's needs.

**Decision Autonomy**:

- Committed to maintaining confidentiality and privacy.
- Has latitude in making decisions about individual assessments, counseling and crisis intervention.
- Judgment is also utilized when making decisions about whether to refer individuals to other services or agencies.

**Leadership**:

- Takes initiative in finding new ways to assist individuals in their daily routines.
- Keeps abreast of new technologies, technical skills, and terminology, and trends in the field of intervention.
- Facilitate and enhance team efforts on a professional level and share specialized knowledge, sources, experiences, concepts, and skills.

**Requirements**:
**Who you are**
- Demonstrated understanding of theories and principles of intervention.
- Knowledgeable about Deafblindness and common associated health-related concerns in all life stages (children to seniors).
- Knowledge of multi communication methods i.e. Two-Hand Manual, American Sign Language, etc.
- Well-developed communications and interpersonal skills.
- Well organized with the ability to time manage and set priorities.
- Demonstrated good customer service with a supportive attitude.
- Self-directed, organized, and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated individual-centered approach and commitment.
- Mature and professional attitude.
- Adheres to the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct set forth by the Deafblind Community Services Program.

**We want to hear from you if you have**
- A diploma or degree in interve