DEAFBC

Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS)
Temporary Auxiliary Staff (CCC R18) – may be called to work in one of the following PDHHS programs:

Family and Community Services (FCS)
FCS provides services for families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing members with school age children. Programs and services include, but are not limited to sign language and literacy development, educational workshops, promotion of family and community support networks, special programs (such as Summer Immersion), and outreach services. FCS also works with existing agencies to help consolidate a coherent community-based service delivery system.

This position reports to the FCS Program Co-ordinator of the Family and Community. The purpose of this position is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop, plan and implement programs and services, with a high degree of sensitivity to personal and family dynamics, which enhance family capacity to communication and function. This position requires specific knowledge, skills, and abilities combined with a unique capacity to bridge the gulf between Hearing and Deaf culture.

Key Responsibilities:
works as part of a multi-disciplinary family development team
develops, plans and implements programs and services for children, youth and families
provides services with a high degree of sensitivity to personal and family dynamics
ability to drive / travel is required

Victory Hill Residential Program (VHRP)
Victory Hill Residential Program provides a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment for students who live away from their homes in order to attend the Provincial School for the Deaf in Burnaby. Residents live at VHRP during the week and then return to their home communities to be with their families on the weekends. Residents range in age from 5 to 19 years old. The residence is staffed by qualified Child Care Counsellors who use American Sign Language as the working language of VHRP.

The Child Care Counsellor is responsible to plan, develop and evaluate activities which help the child/youth develop age-appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities. This position is responsible to maintain regular contact with residents’ parents and other professionals in order to carry out care plans goals.

Key Responsibilities:
plans, develops and evaluates activities to support age-appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities for the residents
maintains regular contact with residents’ parents and other professionals in order to carry out care plans goals
maintains appropriate documentation as per VHRP policies
ability to drive / travel is required

Youth Transition Program (YTP)
YTP provides individualized support planning to youth and youth adults (age 17 – 23). Services include, but are not limited to, post-secondary transition planning, developing an Individual Transition Plan (ITP), family/community meetings, appointment support, Independent Living Skills assessment, community resource and network development. YTP works with a variety of agencies to consolidate a coherent community-based transition plan for youth.

The position of Youth Transition Specialist requires specific knowledge, skills, and abilities combined with a unique capacity to engage and empower youth. The purpose of this position is to support youth to succeed in their own planning for their future. This requires a high degree of skill in drawing out the strengths, interests, and ambitions of young people on their journey to adulthood.

Key Responsibilities:
supports post-secondary planning
develops goal focused Individual Transition Plan
develops network and resource support
ability to drive/travel is required
STAFFING CRITERIA

EDUCATION AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Courses/Degree/Certificate in child/youth care and/or family development from an accredited college/university or equivalent professional experience

American Sign Language: must have ASL fluency
In order to be successful in this position, you must have the following:

KNOWLEDGE:

Comprehensive knowledge of Deaf Culture issues

Working knowledge of family systems theory

Working knowledge of normal stages of development in children/youth and children/youth with special needs

Working knowledge of developing age appropriate life-skills in children/youth

Working knowledge of family dynamics related to family members with a sensory loss

Proficiency in American Sign Language and working knowledge of alternate communication modalities

Working knowledge of multicultural and disability issues

Working knowledge of issues and resources related to wellness, mental health and addictions

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Works effectively as a member of multi-disciplinary team

Maintains high degree of professionalism in all circumstances;  strong sense of professional boundaries

Sensitivity regarding choices parents make regarding communication and services for their Deaf/Hard of Hearing child

Motivates and inspires self and others to achieve desired outcomes

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with professionals, community groups, agencies, schools and co-workers

Supports organizational goal of continuous learning and improvement

Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner

Writes clearly and concisely

Communicates fluently in sign language, capacity to style shift to meet client communication ability

j) Understands the components required in providing quality care for children

Plans and works independently or in a team on projects bringing these to a completion
within timelines

l) Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to improve programs and service

m) Assists with assessments, service planning, interventions, family mediation, and conflict resolution

n) Capacity to present to groups (e.g. workshops, training)

Other Requirements:

Must be prepared for occasional travel, including overnight trips
Must be available to work a flexible schedule and a variety of shifts, including overnights and weekends.

Must hold a valid driver’s license

Must pass a Criminal Record Review

If interested, please email your resume to Diana Tarchuk at Diana.Tarchuk@gov.bc.ca no later than January 31st, 2014, 3pm.

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Energy, Mining and Environment
Vancouver – British Columbia
This is a continuing position.

Background
Working with clients and partners, the National Research Council Canada provides strategic research, innovation support, scientific and technical services to develop and deploy solutions to meet Canada’s current and future industrial and societal needs. Guided by our core values of impact, accountability, leadership, integrity and collaboration, NRC is a dynamic and vibrant organization that, in its ongoing evolution, is seeking a Technical Officer, Electrochemical Materials Synthesis and Characterization.

Your challenge
Under the supervision of the Group Leader, Electrochemical Materials, the Technical Officer, Electrochemical Materials Synthesis and Characterization provides technical support for the research and development of electrochemical technologies. This position will be responsible for performing physical and chemical modifications of materials for electrochemical systems. The position will also conduct laboratory experiments; characterization of materials and components relevant to electrochemical technologies; operate a wide variety of machine tools; use physical and chemical methods; analytical and/or electronic equipment for materials characterization; maintain & service lab equipment; provide assistance to the construction of test specimens, instrumentation and testing; and archive and maintain data.

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Are you able to spot niche marketing opportunities?

Do you have a track record of developing successful new programs for national charitable organizations?

Have you created revenue-generating services or social enterprises for non-profit “social good” groups?

If you can answer “yes” to at least two of these questions,

the Canadian Association of the Deaf has an opportunity for you!

Position Title: Director of Development

Reporting To: Executive Director and President

Salary: Very competitive

Position Status: Full time contract, minimum of one year.

Start Date: Immediately

Position Summary: 

The Director of Development is responsible for identifying and developing social enterprises and new sources of revenue for the association, and for growing the existing sources of revenue.

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Deadline:

Application MUST be received by 5 p.m. on Friday January 31, 2014 including a cover letter and resume by email to: jobs@cad.ca (Subject line MUST include “Director of Development.”)

The Canadian Association of the Deaf (CAD) appreciates all applications and will reply to those applicants being considered for the position will be contacted.

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