Part Time Position Available – Squamish
International Week of the Deaf events @ WIDHH
Seeking Language Acquisition Support Worker (LASW)
– Basic English (emails, texting, planning and reports, reading children’s books and educational texts)
– Ability to develop, follow, and reflect on (modify) session plans
– Demonstrates ability to model ASL
– Demonstrates ability to coach students in ASL expression and reception
– Demonstrates ability to modify language modelling and coaching depending on age and ability of student
– Ability to edit videos, add captioning and technology skills – a bonus!
To apply:
Interested applicants are invited to forward cover letter and Resume to: hello@lilapip.com
You may be expected to work face to face and online depending on COVID19 -your hours may be affected
Video Relay Service – How-To and Questions session
We are hosting 2 workshops next week with Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility and SRV Canada VRS.
Community have a choice of going to morning session (10 am) on Tuesday or afternoon session (3pm) on Thursday – whatever the time is best.
Recovery Day Virtual Festival 2020 – ASL Interpreters
Recovery Day BC – #OvercomingAddiction Virtual Festival TODAY (Sept 5) at 6 pm to 7:30, a perfect time to gather in small gatherings over dinner and show.
Streamed live right here.
Everyone welcome.
#StopOverdoses #RecoveryMonth #RecoveryDay
Disability Tax Credit Workshop Sept 2
We want to share this exciting workshop that will hugely benefit people with disabilities. This workshop will be captioned, voiced and in sign language so it will be accessible. The video in ASL about this workshop is posted on our website, Facebook and Instagram.
Convo Job: Canada Scheduler
Convo Communications Canada, Inc. is seeking a talented and driven individual to join the Convo team as a Canada Scheduler. The Canada Scheduler reports to the WFM Director while working closely with the Workforce Management (WFM) team and the interpreting department to maximize scheduling efficiency. You will apply your skills in delivering excellence in interpreting operations. Priority will be given to applicants who live in, or are willing to relocate to, Kelowna, BC; however, working in Burnaby, BC or remotely will be considered.
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Braam Jordaan GCOB CEO of Convo Communications Canada, Inc. & International |
Support Worker Ad
Seeking Signing Support Workers in Duncan, Vancouver Island, BC
We are a team dedicated to supporting a Deaf individual to live a good life at home and in the community. We have immediate openings for one or two fluent signers who share our values of caring relationships, compassionate communication, supported inter-dependence, mutual respect, shared laughter and equality.
The individual we support requires signing support workers. We may consider lower level signers if you have all the other skills and qualities we are looking for. Support will be given to aid in the communication between the individual and the new team
member.
You will provide up to 10 – 15 hours per week of tactful, compassionate home and community support 2-3 afternoons per week including weekends. You will assist the individual in anxiety management and activities of daily living. You will support
communication between this individual and hearing people who don’t sign. On weekends, you will help to plan and enjoyably carry out social and recreational activities in both the Deaf and hearing communities and possibly with your family and friends.
To apply, email us to tell us about yourself and how you might be a good match for our team. Email Heather Strong at heatherkstrong@gmail.com as soon as possible with a cover letter, resume, and list of references.
SBBC’s AccessAbility Month (September 2020)
The Presidents Group, BC’s leadership table for CEOs and business owners committed to accessibility, is pleased to announce their new online learning series to help you become an Accessible Employer.Whether you are a business owner considering hiring your first employee with a disability, or a strong Diversity and Inclusion advocate in an organization with a track record for inclusion, you’ll benefit from these two webinars.Both “The Business Case for Inclusive Culture and Why it Matters” and “Accommodations: Legal Requirements and Solutions” are one hour webinars and it’s free to register. ASL and CART will be provided.Visit accessibleemployers.ca/news for details.
Respite Care
I am a Social Worker looking for a respite caregiver to care for two First Nations girls, ages two and three that live in Surrey. Both girls live with their grandmother but the grandmother has to work and would appreciate support in the care of both girls. Scheduling will be agreed between the respite caregiver and grandmother.
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