BCRAD Bowling Night
http://youtu.be/FCOJH8Es7Zg
Join BCRAD for bowling on April 11th at 7pmat Rev’s bowling in Burnaby. Cost is $30 and you need to reserve your spot by April 8th. The price includes 2 hours of bowling, shoes, pizza and pop! Hope to see you there! Check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/910162139045852/
Job Postings
– Servers
New Vancouver restaurant located on west 4th avenue
Looking to hire deaf servers who are friendly with a positive attitude and willing to work in a fast paste environment . ASL is a plus no restaurant experience is needed .
Part time and full time shifts available
Minimum server hourly wage + tips and daily meal
– Floor supervisors
Fluent in ASL and have strong communication skills . Friendly and welling to work under pressure. Must be presentable and have some restaurant experience .
Part time and full time shifts available
Salary + tips + daily meal
For more informations please email : sami@deafined.ca or call 778 855 5782
Roundtable Invitation to Members of the Deaf Community
“This is what we’ve got!” A roundtable invitation to members of the Deaf community
What does economic justice mean to you? How do you define “value”? What kinds of resources flow into, or out of, your community?
If you are interested in any of these questions, I’d love for you join me at a small Roundtable Discussion next Saturday, March 28th, from noon till 2 pm.
I’m hosting this conversation on behalf of CCEC credit union, or the Community Congress for Economic Change, a small one-branch credit union on Commercial Drive that’s been around since the 70s. It was founded with a strong social justice mandate, but it wants to do more to connect and serve under-served communities and grassroots projects in Vancouver. The intention of the roundtable is to spark conversation with a small group of participants about how resources flow through your communities, and about how a credit union like CCEC could help ensure that resources go to where they are needed.
This gathering will be themed especially around the arts, disability, and accessibility in the city. I would love to have some members of Deaf community (or communities!) with us. You don’t need to come with answers, just a willingness to share some of your experiences.
Who am I? My name is Nat Marshik – I’m friendly and a little shy about my ASL skills (I’ve completed ASL Basic at VCC). But don’t worry, we will be equipped with two lovely ASL interpreters.
This discussion is not a public event, but a small conversation of less than ten people. We’ll be recording it on audio (video unconfirmed) for the benefit of CCEC’s Board of Directors.
Location: The Dance Centre, at the corner of Davie & Granville.
Accessibility: The Board Room is wheelchair accessible via elevator and there is a single-stall wheelchair accessible bathroom on the 7th floor. We ask guests to come scent-reduced – no perfumes or strong fragrances. If you have accessibility questions please email me for details.
Please RSVP, or get more details, by emailing me at natmarshik [ at ] gmail [dot] com. You can also find me on FB as Nertily Barshnik.
CAV Independent Director – Call for Applicants
To: All Registered Stakeholders of the CAV
We are pleased to announce that Gary Birch has been appointed to serve as an Independent Director on the CAV Board of Directors. Many of you may know Gary, as he has been working actively as part of the Interim Board of CAV. Outside of his work with the CAV, Gary is the Executive Director of the Neil Squire Society and was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2010 in recognition of his work with that organization. An engineer by training, Gary has extensive knowledge of assistive technologies, which will be invaluable to the Board in setting up and overseeing the delivery of VRS.
We are currently seeking candidates to fill the second Independent Director position on the permanent Board. To this end, we have attached a job poster that we encourage you to distribute. As noted in the job poster, we are looking for an individual with a strong background in accounting and finance to serve in this position. We are accepting candidate applications until April 10, 2015.
We thank you for your continued support and assistance.
WIDHH Inclusion Support Assistant – Job Posting
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 a Part?Time (21 hours/week) Inclusion Supports Assistant
The Counselling Department is looking for a Part?Time (21 hours a week) Inclusion Supports Assistant within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seniors Outreach (DHHSO) Program. We are searching for an experienced, team player; interested in assisting Senior’s Access to Better at Home Services throughout the Lower Mainland. The successful candidate will be highly organized and versatile.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with intake processes to link DHHSO Clients and Volunteers to Better at Home (BAH) Offices.
- Assist with billing and assignment forms; informational materials; data collection and reporting systems.
- Assist the Client and Volunteer Services Staff to identify and maintain a roster of, volunteers, clients and
contract interpreters.
- Assists with educational strategies such as videos, written materials, workshops for the BAH program.
- Assist with training and Information sessions for BAH Staff and Service Providers.
Community Service Worker – Job Posting
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Community Service Worker – Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (SDHHS) is a provincial, community-based, non-profit, charitable organization that provides support and services to people living with a hearing loss.
Overview: The Community Service Worker (CSW) in Saskatoon works collaboratively with the CSW position in Regina and others in the community to enhance the self sufficiency of individuals and parents with a hearing loss by providing counseling and other supports which will increase the knowledge and skill base and independence of persons living with a hearing loss.
Employment Type: Full Time (37.5 hours/week)
Hornby Island Youth Camp – Professional Interpreter
JOB POSTING
PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETER FOR HORNBY ISLAND DEAF YOUTH AND FAMILY CAMP
Job Summary
Facilitates communication between hearing and deaf or hard of hearing individuals in the camp environment. Will be working as a mentor to first year volunteer student interpreters. Will work closely with the camp coordinators to ensure that all of the needs of the staff and campers are met.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• May be asked to provide sign-language interpreter services during a variety of daily and evening camp activities
• Helps the camp coordinator create volunteer student interpreter schedules and breaks to cover all camp activities.
• Main role will be to ensure appropriate guidance and mentorship to all volunteer student interpreters throughout the camp during activities.
• Must follow DYT policy and procedures as outlined in the manual.
• Must conduct daily debrief session(s) with the student interpreters.
• Must show flexibility with daily schedule and request from the Camp Coordinator.
• Works directly under the Camp Coordinator/s
Qualification Required
• Interpreter Certification with WAVLI
Additional Skills or Requirements that are beneficial
• 4 plus years experience in the Interpreting field
• Holds RID Certification and / or seeking opportunities to complete Continuing Education Units
• Medical Interpreter Services (preference)
• Flexible with schedule changes. Works well with others and has good communication skills.
Date Required
• June 28th to July 9th
Payment
• Honorarium will be given (amount will be discussed at interview)
• Charitable Tax receipt can also be available
Special Information
General All Interpreters will have transportation covered when traveling with DYT
All Accommodations will be covered (Interpreters need to bring some sleeping gear)
All Food will be covered when eating with DYT.
Contact Information
Terry and Andrea Maloney
Contact Phone and email
604-684-1860
dytinfo@fndc.ca
Job Application Deadline
May 5, 2015
Farewell, Communications Officer
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The BCVRS Committee wishes to update its members and everyone else about its Communications Officer, Lisa Anderson-Kellett, who served 6 years on the BCVRS Committee. Please come and learn more at our website at this link:
http://bcvrs.ca/2015/03/farewell-communications-officer/
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