Freelance Assistive Technology Instructor

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Canadian Helen Keller Centre Full time

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Consumer Programs Manager the freelance instructor provides technology instruction on an “as needed” basis to consumers at Canadian Helen Keller Centre.

**Position Responsibilities**

**Provision of Services**
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine a consumer’s service needs and identify and prioritize goals through a consumer centred approach
- Develop a technology plan, and work closely in a transdisciplinary team environment to ensure consumer is working successfully towards goals
- Provide 1 on 1 direct service in a learning environment that is beneficial for adults who are deafblind
- Make suggestions and recommendations to improve consumer’s technology needs
- Holds technology workshops, facilitate peer learning related to technology, and consumer information seminars throughout the province of Ontario
- Preparing information in large print, braille and other alternative formats
- Contribution to the CHKC consumer newsletter to inform consumers of relevant technology information
- Form professional relationships with technology vendors
- Keep up to date with the latest technology relating to vision and hearing loss and sharing these findings with the community
- Keep track of relevant technology fairs and other events related to technology for the purpose of attending and gathering relevant information
- May need to work closely with consumer’s family members/guardians to ensure they are familiar with the necessary skills in order to provide consistency and positive reinforcement

**Record Keeping**
- Complete required client documentation including assessments, objectives, progress reports, and any recommendations.
- Diligently record all expenses, ensuring expense reports are provided to Consumer Programs Manager by the deadline.
- Submits hours onthe applicable hour counting website by the deadline.

**Agency-Wide Expectations**:

- Promote and demonstrate CHKC’s mission, vision and values within the workplace and in the community by having a positive and professional relationship with consumers, staff, volunteers, the Board of Directors and other organizations.
- Ensure a high level of communication, including face-to-face, with consumers and staff.
- Respect the privacy and maintain confidentiality of staff and consumers
- Complete all agency required training
- Participate in agency tours and information sessions and engage in public speaking from time-to-time
- Provide reports and articles for web site updates and other awareness materials such as magazines, consumer newsletter, and fundraising materials
- Participate in relevant projects, working groups and committees with the prior approval of Community Programs Manager
- Ensure consistent implementation and adherence to approved CHKC policies and procedures
- Support a positive, respectful, healthy and safe workplace
- All other duties as assigned_

**Work Environment**
- Community work environment
- Moderate pressure
- Manageable volume of work
- Structured and predictability within responsibilities
- Support and resources available
- Availability to work an as needed schedule, with flexibility during evenings and weekends if needed.

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Certification in applicable Technology programs or comparable experience
- Community College Certificate in American Sign Language is an asset
- Experience working with adults with varying degrees of vision and hearing (blind/visually impaired, hard of hearing/deaf), as well as those with additional disabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong organization skills
- Ability to describe difficult concepts in a clear easy to understand way.
- Ability to make any information easy understandable taking into consideration the language level of the consumer
- Strong attention to detail, and the ability to work well individually as well as in a team setting
- Requires mínimal supervision, and demonstrates strong ethical behaviours and confidentiality practices
- Familiarity with various modes of communication (ASL, TASL, 2-hand manual, voice over)
- Experience working alongside intervenors and other service providers (PT, OT, PSW, etc.)
- Understanding of accommodations and varying specialized learning needs
- Awareness of the AODA and accessibility features and requirements

The Canadian Helen Keller Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process upon request.

We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity, inclusivity and diversity. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees

**Job Type**: Freelance

**Salary**: $15.50-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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