DEAFBLIND INTERVENOR - PETERBOROUGH/DURHAM

Job summary

The Intervenor acts as a communicator and sighted guide for individuals with combined hearing and sight loss to facilitate interaction with their environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, transporting clients to appointments, and providing support with assistive devices.

Job details

Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) has an opening for an Intervenor role servicing the Peterborough/Durham area. Reporting to the Manager, Deafblind Intervening Services, the Intervenor will act as a communicator and sighted guide for individuals with a combined loss of hearing and sight to provide access to information and facilitate interaction with their environment and surroundings. Additional responsibilities will involve assisting with daily tasks, transporting and accompanying clients to and from assignments and/or appointments, and providing support regarding assistive devices, etc. This is a permanent, full-time unionized position, working Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This position represents an existing vacancy and has been newly created to support the expansion of Deafblind Intervening Services. The ideal candidate would have a Diploma in Deafblind services or equivalent, e.g. studies in humanities or community (e.g. Social Work, Gerontology), and/or three to five years’ experience working with individuals who are deafblind. Formal training in ASL would be an asset. Bilingualism (French/English) as well as LSQ training and alternative communication skills such as Two Hand Manual, Braille would be preferred. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required for frequent local (as well as occasional out of town) travel with clients. CHS is the industry-leading provider of services and products that enable Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to overcome barriers. We are an Accredited organization and the largest of its kind in North America. Building on its 85-year history and following a remarkable and ambitious turnaround, CHS is a modern, progressive and professional organization well-positioned for growth both nationally and internationally. In 2021, CHS achieved Accreditation with Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada making it the first national organization serving Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to earn this distinction. CHS requires you to be legally eligible for employment in Canada (Proof of legal ability to work in Canada will be required if a contingent offer of employment is made.) CLOSING DATE: Internal – August 26, 2026, External – Until Filled COVID-19 considerations: Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. . *Please note that as per the terms of our Collective Agreement, qualifying internal candidates will be considered first. External candidates will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), CHS will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. CANADIAN HEARING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION HIRING PROCESS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING APPLICANTS.

What you’ll do

The Intervenor acts as a communicator and sighted guide for individuals with combined hearing and sight loss to facilitate interaction with their environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, transporting clients to appointments, and providing support with assistive devices.

Requirements

Candidates should have a diploma in Deafblind services or equivalent studies in humanities or community services, along with three to five years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required for frequent travel.

Listed skills

• French · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Kind · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Deafblind intervening
• ASL
• LSQ
• Two hand manual
• Braille
• Communication support
• Sighted guide
• Client transportation
• Assistive devices support
• Social work
• Gerontology
• Humanities
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Valid Driver's License
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Social Work
• Communication
• Hearing Disorders
• Disabilities

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Unclassified
• Interpreter / Translator
• Translators, Interpreters and Other Linguists
• Interpreters and Translators