Title: Specialist, Skills Development
Location: Toronto, ON
Position Status: Part-Time, Contract (6 months, 21 hours/week)
Rate: $27.17 per hour
Reports to: Manager, Learning, Innovation & Technology, Deafblind Community Services
Closing date: July 2nd, 2024
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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
A Specialist, Skills Development provides literacy instruction to individuals who are Deafblind, blind, and partially sighted. This position covers a broad range of duties and responsibilities, including:
· Conducts initial intake and assessment of new learners and designs individual training plans.
· Responsible for recruitment, training, and supervision of placement students.
· Participates in and supports public awareness activities.
· Drafts government reports and proposals for funding.
· Acts as a resource for DBCS staff members and third-party community partners.
· Maintains contact with the literacy community, especially those that relate to Deafblindness.
· Updates and maintains accurate electronic learner files and monitors statistical reports to maintain contractual targets.
· Maintains the ministry client management system (CAMS).
· Initiates and maintains resources and materials appropriate for Deafblind/blind/partially sighted learners.
· Provides general information with regards to literacy programs.
· Responsible for recruiting and training learners.
Relationships
· Develops and maintains professional working relationships with learner base.
· Develops and maintains good working relationships with professionals in various literacy agencies and organizations.
· Maintains and reports all activity records to third party funding agencies.
· Educates and promotes literacy objectives to CNIB and VLRC staff.
· Participates constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
· Acts as a consultant to the professional and service community regarding issues of the Deafblind community.
· Constructively collaborates with learners in the process of self-evaluation, works with learners to make necessary adjustments to ensure literacy goals are met.
Problem Solving
· Maintains accurate, professional case records of learner's progress.
· Communicates in a professional manner, written and verbally, including voice mail, correspondence, and external community meetings.
· Remains current on agency policies, community resources, and materials and technology related to literacy instruction.
· Provides timely delivery of appropriate services for development of a literacy program plan.
· Ability to creatively and quickly problem solve to respond to unique individual needs.
· Participates in service evaluation and planning processes as needed to maintain and improve service standards.
· Excellent interpersonal and organization skills.
· Decision Autonomy
· This position has latitude in making decisions about learner assessments, instruction, and program planning.
· Utilizes judgement when recommending services to the individual and refers to other community partners when required.
· This position works with private and confidential material.
Leadership
· Takes initiative to keep up to date on new literacy processes and trends.
· Provides leadership in training and coaching students and staff whenever required.
· Facilitate and enhance team efforts on a professional level and share specialized knowledge, sources, experience, concepts, and skills.
Requirements
Who you are
· Experience working with people with exceptional needs
· Ability to adjust instruction strategies to meet the needs of the learner.
· Experience or a willingness to learn and practice alternate formats of communications considered an asset, including Two-Hand Manual, American Sign Language, Fingerspelling, Braille, etc.
· Excellent computer skills to maintain records, research learner data, and write reports.
· Good working knowledge of OALCF and EOIS-CaMs.
· Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing situations.
· Well-developed communication skills.
· Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
· Possess strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
· Demonstrate strong ethical behaviours and ability in maintaining confidentiality.
· Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
· Possess a mature and professional demeanor.
Contact us if you have
- Diploma in the Human Services or Adult Learning field or equivalent related work
- Training or teaching experience in similar environment
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Travel may be required.
How to Apply
Contact: Sally Teng, Coordinator, People Engagement & Operations
Email: [email protected]
CNIB Deafblind Community Services is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity based on merit, transparency, accessibility, and inclusion ensuring that all candidates are given a fair opportunity. We will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports at every stage of the recruitment and selection process upon request.
Please note:
We thank all applicants for their interest in CNIB Deafblind Community Services, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. While we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.
Website: https://deafblindservices.ca/