The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) is a unique non-profit service organization for Deaf and Hard of Hearing citizens. Our Agency provides services in Audiology, Counselling, Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Devices. We are located near Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver and offer a friendly and dynamic work environment and a chance to make a difference.

We are currently seeking to fill the following full-time position: Medical Interpreting Services (MIS) Dispatcher

Job Summary

The MIS Dispatcher is responsible to receive all calls pertaining to requests for booking ASL interpreters for medical situations and to select and assign the interpreter best suited to the stated needs of the appointment. This position reports directly to the WIDHH Interpreting Department Head.

Work Performed

• Prioritizes medical requests for interpreters
  
• Schedules and assigns interpreters to medical appointments
  
• Participates in the preparation of assignment forms for appointments
  
• Manages online interpreter scheduling database
  
• Uses email, text, Skype, video phone, Facetime, voice phone, TTY, and fax to communicate with public, interpreters, and medical professionals

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Painter and Assistant needed

In ASL, ASAP

Currently I, Gordon P. Hoeppner, who have my own handyman service business. Gordon the Handy Service has been operating for more than 5 years.

I have a contract with a residential penthouse (2 bedrooms and with 10 ft height to ceiling) so for interior painting. This project is starting now and through-out the winter.

We need 2 people who are able to work with Gordon for temp job for next week  and able part time in New Year. We are looking to hire a painter and assistant.

I prefer someone who uses ASL. Hearing welcome.

Priority to Deafie who is experienced or knowledge in work of construction, renovation, painting, drywall repair, electrical system, tiling, etc.

Two positions available:

– Assistant or helper, Paying between $10.00 and $12:00 per a

hour.

– Painter, $15.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Please send me your resumes and references at gphoeppner@gmail.com. Included your skype or Facetime.

Or call me at gordonbc54 – Skype. Or my cell: 778.995.1445, able use Glide.ca

HIRING

Auxiliary Classroom Assistants 

& Classroom Assistants/Personal Care Attendants

To provide 1-1 support for students with disabilities in classroom.

Qualifications  

• Experience working with disabilities populations.
• Fluency in ASL and good communication skills.
• Ability to take notes, scribe, and assist students with technology (i.e. laptop, assistive communication devices).
• Ability to perform personal care duties. Preferred training in care aide/health care work.
• Assist students in navigating around the campus.
• Assist students in accessing personal items and classroom materials, as needed.
• Possess an understanding of the boundaries between classroom assistant and students, and able to follow the established guidelines.

Contacts: Julia Li 604-871-7000  Ext 7404

juli@vcc.ca

Alice Cheung 604-871-7000  Ext 7210

alicheung@vcc.ca

Posted on: December 8, 2015  

Source: Disability Services Department 

The Burnaby School District invites applications for the following casual, on-call positions to work at the British Columbia School for the Deaf:

EDUCATION ASSISTANTS

Education Assistants provide support for students in and out of the classroom and in the community.  This includes support such as behaviour management, curriculum implementation, social skills development, personal care and physical assistance.

Required qualifications include the completion of Grade 12 plus a recognized program in social sciences, childcare, special needs or ECE.  Fluency in American Sign Language is required.  Additional training or skills in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Autism Spectrum Disorder or experience working with children with Autism would be an asset.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

Sign Language Interpreters facilitate communication between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students and staff by providing interpreting services in and out of the classroom in a variety of settings and activities with students, parents, staff and community groups, adjusting to the signing, educational and communication levels required.

Required qualifications include completion of Grade 12 plus an American Sign Language/English interpreter program, coupled with demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language including the ability to adjust to the signing, educational, and communication levels required.

DEAF/BLIND INTERVENORS

Deaf/Blind Intervenors facilitate communication between deaf/blind students, other students and staff by providing intervenor services in and out of the classroom; providing information to help facilitate their participation in the visual/oral world around them; assist in planning and implementing behaviour management strategies, and monitoring and reinforcing behaviour.  Intervenors also reinforce the educational program by tutoring, adapting, or modifying classroom materials to meet the specialized needs of students.

Required qualifications include completion of Grade 12 plus completion of a recognized program in special needs assistance supplemented by course work in deaf/blind intervention, or one year relevant work experience.  Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language including the ability to adjust to the signing, educational and communication levels required as well as a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a full range of students with special needs is required.

Applications for the above positions can be forwarded to:

Human Resources Department

Burnaby School District

5325 Kincaid Street

Burnaby BC  V5G 1W5

applications@sd41.bc.ca

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