Intake and Children Services Specialist

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Intake and Children Services Specialist

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Intake and Children Services Specialist – Job PostingDo you love helping others? Are you looking for a career with purpose?With a career at Sensity, you will exercise creativity and experience personal growth and fulfillment through meaningful human connections.About Sensity!Sensity is a registered charity providing services and programs to members of the deafblind community. We are recognized in Canada and around the world as a leader in the provision of Intervenor Services.Sensity is currently seeking an Intake and Children Services Specialist for an immediate full time role. Reporting to our Director of Training, join our committed team in supporting and managing the intake process for individuals who are seeking services from Sensity.This position, based in Paris, ON, manages the existing Children’s Services programs, as well as develops additional family and children’s service programs.Sensity Offers:

• Sensity offers a Competitive Salary
• Benefit plan including a Health Spending Account
• Paid sick days
• An RRSP program where we match your contributions up to 3% of your earnings
• Up to 50% reimbursement for the successful completion of relevant classes at other learning institutions after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities to participate in conferences and workshops in the community and abroad

Key Requirements:Adult Services:

• Intake and screening of new candidates for services.
• Set up new individuals supported in client management system (ShareVision).
• Manage the waitlist for residential services.
• Act as the point of contact for the Access Intervenor Services System (AIS).

Children’s Services:

• Transition Planning for students and families.
• Consultation Services for families.
• Manage the Children’s Intervenor Services Funding program.
• Develop and deliver workshops for families and community partners.
• Expansion of the family and children’s services programs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• College Diploma (or equivalent) in Intervenor Services, Social Services or Educational Assistant (EA) program required.
• Extensive knowledge of deafblindness.
• Experience working with families.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Proficient and confident in the delivery of training.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, with a strong client service orientation and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Solid time management, record keeping, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of MS Office Suite is preferred, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of social services or non-profit sector.

• French (written and verbal) an asset, but not required.

If you are interested in the Intake and Children Services Specialist role with us apply with your resume and cover letter.Please quote job ICSS120924 in your cover letter when applying.We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Sensity is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted by Sensity regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

Expected salary

$51853 – 57557 per year

Location

Canada

Job date

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:53:42 GMT

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