HEARING CARE COUNSELLOR

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in the Social Services field along with 3-5 years’ counselling experience with seniors. French would be an asset. You also have proven knowledge of and experience in the hearing loss field including evaluating hearing loss utilizing audio scope and audiometer testing devices as well as providing general instruction to clients in the use, care, and maintenance of hearing aids and assistive listening devices.

You have excellent administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills including liaising and consulting with other counsellors, agencies, and services to promote the independence and empowerment of clients with acquired hearing loss, so as to enhance daily functioning, safety and social access. You can handle vulnerable situations in a timely manner and can handle a changing environment, with the ability to manage a varied workload with competing priorities and deadlines.

Canadian Hearing Services (“CHS”) is the leading provider of services and products that enable Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to overcome barriers to participation. It is the largest and only Accredited organization of its kind in North America. Building on its 86-year history 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.