Administrative assistant needed at WIDHH
Established in 1956, the Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) is a unique charity serving the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals throughout British Columbia. Our Agency provides services in Audiology, Employment Counselling, Seniors Outreach, Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Devices. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, a friendly and dynamic work environment, and a chance to make a difference.
Our Interpreting Department is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the following position:
Administrative Assistant
Part-time, one-year contract
June 18, 2018 to June 14, 2019
Job Summary:
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting the Head of Interpreting Services with administrative tasks (power point presentations, scheduling, department operations) and providing team support to the Medical Interpreting Services (MIS) Dispatcher and Community Interpreting Services (CIS) Coordinator. On-site training will be provided for the selected candidate.
Work Performed:
- Assists with management of online database/scheduling/invoicing of regular and on-call interpreting bookings
- Schedules and arranges presentations and workshops
- Reception duties, including answering requests via email, text, skype, facetime, voice phone, TTY, and fax
- Assists with drop in clients for English-ASL translation of documents
- Supports clients on use of video relay services
- Provides data entry support for MIS and CIS
Qualifications:
- Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Minimum two years client service experience with the public, Deaf, Deaf-Blind and/or hard of hearing individuals preferred
- In-depth sensitivity and knowledge about Deaf culture, Deaf-Blind needs, and the communication modalities of hard of hearing individuals
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Responsible and positive work attitude
- Organized with excellent attention to detail
- Presents professionally and is respectful of confidentiality requirements of position
Application deadline: June 11, 2018.
Priority consideration will be given to qualified applicants who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Please reply in confidence with cover letter and resume to:
Tim Mallach, Head of Community and Medical Interpreting Services
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
tim.mallach@widhh.com
fax: 604-736-7786
Leadership Week for Deaf Youth
Family and Community Services
Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (PDHHS)
For Families who have school-aged deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind children
LEADERSHIP WEEK!
Friendship, Advocacy, FUN, Culture, Identity, Team Building, Diversity, Deafhood, Games, Inclusion, Self-Reflection, more!
This week is in collaboration with Deaf Youth Today
Are you a youth between the ages of 15-24? Are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing? Are you ready to apply for work? Are you ready to learn different skills in working with people? Are you ready to be a leader? Are you ready for some fun?! Come to our leadership week!
We will have workshops and fun activities for you to learn different skills for the future and meet other youths.
Location: Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
4334 Victory Street, Burnaby BC (House #2 Boardroom)
Dates: Sunday, June 24 from 4 PM-7:30 PM (BBQ dinner provided!)
Monday, June 25, Wednesday June 27 from 10 AM-5 PM
*Bring your own bag lunch*
RSVP: Confirm your attendance by emailing us at
Erin.Bentley@gov.bc.ca
Registration deadline: June 15, 2018
Who: For Deaf, Hard of Hearing Youths from ages 15-24
**Interpreters will be provided for those who prefer listening and speaking**
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Snapping Barriers Art Show, proudly supported by the Northshore Disability Resource Centre
The Snapping Barrier Project is a mixed media project, where disabled participants created artwork that captured access barriers in the communities they live in. The purpose of this project was to showcase how access barriers affect the disabled community personally on a daily basis, be it physically, socially or emotionally.
The Art show will be at Lynn Valley Centre – North Vancouver. Room: Unit 129-C –just past the shoe repair and elevator. The art show will be open June 11th, 13th, and 15th between 1:00 pm – 4:00pm.
This is a great learning and educational opportunity! Someone will be available to guide viewers through the show and answer questions
Please come support your local disabled community and enjoy some beautiful art!
Return of the Sea Otter: Author Talk and Book Signing
Monday, 18-Jun-2018 @ 7pm (doors 6.30pm)
Return of the Sea Otter: The Story of the Animal that Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coast
Rhode Island-based writer Todd McLeish has been writing about wildlife and environmental issues for more than 20 years. His 4th and newest book is The Return of The Sea Otter’
In his newest book, Todd McLeish journeys along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska to track the status, health, habits, personality, and viability of sea otters – the appealing animals unique to the Pacific that were hunted to near extinction in the 18th and 19th centuries. Todd shares stories of his adventures and outlines the natural history of these adorable marine mammals – often seen floating on their backs and holding hands – that play a vital role in maintaining the health of the kelp forest ecosystem.
Todd will talk about his new book and how he came to write it! To learn more about Todd, check out toddmcleish.com.
Price: Free, but register here to guarantee your seat
Accessibility: This event will be ASL signed and is wheel-chair accessible
Location: The Vancouver Aquarium
For more information see ocean.org/oceanmatters
The DeafBlind Community Joins Seniors Week Activities at the Roundhouse
The Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre in Vancouver is hosting Seniors Week – “Older and Creating It” with daily activities from June 4 to 8, 2018.
On Thursday, June 7, the 2018 Deaf-Blind Awareness Fair will be sharing the Exhibition Hall space with other Seniors Week activities. Several community groups will have display tables with information and activities for seniors and all ages.
The Seniors Art Exhibit will have several artworks that can be touched and explored by blind and Deaf-Blind visitors. Come and see how Seniors and Deaf-Blind members of the community use creativity to add ‘spark’ to their lives!
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“The Ghost Nightmare” In Victoria
“The Ghost Nightmare” on Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9, 2018. Please, see the poster and flyer about the schedule and price.
Friday, June 8 at 7 pm – 9:30 pm
7 pm registration, booth tour, snacks & drinks, T-Shirt sales
8 pm – 9:30 pm Performance within 20 minutes intermission
Saturday, June 9 at 2 pm – 4:30 pm
Saturday, June 9 at 2 pm – 4:30 pm
2 pm registration, booth tour, snacks & drinks, T-Shirt sales
3 pm – 4:30 pm Performance within 20 minutes intermission
Saturday, June 9 at 7 pm – 9:30 pm
7 pm registration, booth tour, snacks & drinks, T-Shirt sales
8 pm – 9:30 pm Performance within 20 minutes intermission
Our amazed voice interpreters will be provided for our performance.
We have the ticket sales. Please, email me at aslsqente18den@gmail or text me at 250.882.9812 text only. I can reserve the tickets for you under your name. How many tickets do you need? What is your name?
Or, you can stop and buy the tickets by four different coffee shops. See www.aslsqentertainment.ca for more information and four different coffee shops with the schedules.
Come and see our comedy, drama and sarcastic performance with the amazed voice interpreters.
The Grief Workshop and Drop in provided by WBP in Victoria
“Your Grief Journey”
What are different kinds of grief? How do we cope with grief?
When: Wednesday, June 13
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Where: Juan de Fuca Library Meeting Room
1759 Island Hwy
Victoria BC V9B 1J1
Next to the West Shore Recreation Centre Complex
Presenter: Tiffany Cassner, Deaf Clinician Counsellor at WBP
Tiffany’s workshop will focus on:
-learning about different kinds of grief (not just grief from the death of a loved one)
-how we manage feelings of grief
-what we can do to support ourselves and others
The presentation will be in ASL.
An interpreter will be provided for anyone who is not fluent in ASL.
Need More Information or Register?
Email: WellBeing.Staff@vch.ca
Voice: 604-456-0900 • Text: 778-987-4174
TTY: 604-456-0901 • FAX: 604-456-0904
Toll-free TTY: 1-800-949-1155
Website: deafwellbeing.vch.ca
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WBP Drop-In Services
Victoria
When: Thursday, June 14
Time: 9 am—3 pm
Where: Victoria Mental Health Centre
2328 Trent Street
Contact: Tiffany
778-987-4175 (text)
WBP staff Tiffany Cassner will be in Victoria for “drop-in services”.
You can come to talk with Tiffany if you need more support after grief workshop.
Please make an appointment first with her so she can have time to see you.
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Grief workshop Victoria Drop in
Administrative Assistant Position needed at WIDHH
The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) is a provincial, multi-disciplinary, registered charitable organization serving the needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals of all ages. We provide innovative client services and programs in several social service areas: Sign Language Interpreting; Employment Counseling; Seniors Outreach; Audiology and Communication Aids. Established in 1956, WIDHH has received numerous accolades over the years for our excellence in client services and community work.
Our Interpreting Department is current seeking a qualified candidate for the following position:
Administrative Assistant
Part-time, one-year contract June 18th, 2018 to June 14th, 2019
Job Summary:
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting the Head of Interpreting Services with administrative tasks (power point presentations, scheduling, department operations) and providing team support to the Medical Interpreting Services (MIS) Dispatcher and Community Interpreting Services (CIS) Coordinator. On-site training will be provided for the selected candidate.
Work Performed:
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting the Head of Interpreting Services with administrative tasks (power point presentations, scheduling, department operations) and providing team support to the Medical Interpreting Services (MIS) Dispatcher and Community Interpreting Services (CIS) Coordinator. On-site training will be provided for the selected candidate.
– Assists with management of online database/scheduling/invoicing of regular and on-call interpreting bookings
– Schedules and arranges presentations and workshops
– Reception duties, including answering requests via email, text, skype, facetime, voice phone, TTY, and fax
– Assists with drop in clients for English-ASL translation of documents
– Supports clients on use of video relay services
– Provides data entry support for MIS and CIS
Qualifications:
– Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
– Minimum two years client service experience with the public, Deaf, Deaf-Blind and/or hard of hearing individuals preferred
– In-depth sensitivity and knowledge about Deaf culture, Deaf-Blind needs, and the communication modalities of hard of hearing individuals
– Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
– Responsible and positive work attitude
– Organized with excellent attention to detail
– Presents professionally and is respectful of confidentiality requirements of position
Application deadline: June 11th, 2018
Priority consideration will be given to qualified applicants who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Please reply in confidence with cover letter and resume to:
Tim Mallach
Head of Interpreting Services
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Email: tim.mallach@widhh.com
Fax: 604.736.4381
Web: www.widhh.com
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SRV Canada VRS coming to Vancouver, BC next weekend May 31-June 2, 2018
Hello everyone, want to let everyone know important events for this weekend- Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 31, June 1, June 2nd. On Thursday, SRV Canada VRS coming to the deaf school for parents, children, also the dorm.
Friday evening, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Douglas College. We will have short presentation and then will have technical support and customer support, the team will support all of us. This is your OPPORTUNITY to bring your iphones, smartphones, iPad, tablets, laptop, etc as some of you struggling to get the app to work, or struggling to register for SRV Canada VRS . The VRS team will work with you on to ensure everything working normal on ur iPhones, smartphones, iPads, tablets, and laptop.
On June 2nd, as you all are aware of our annual event of Deaf Deaf World at Vancouver Community College which they will have an booth there, if you have missed Friday evening, you can grab bring ur iPad, iPhone, smartphones, tablets, or laptop to their booth for technical support.
For Friday evening, if you are planning to attend, please email me to confirm your name on the list so I can pass them onto the SRV Canada VRS team so they know what to expect and how many people coming, ready to support us. Thank you!
Email: gvadpresident@gmail.com
Friday: 6:30-9:30pm N2201 Douglas College New Westminister Campus
BC Basketball Camp August 20-22nd
BC BASKETBALL CAMP
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing
BOYS AND GIRLS
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME AGES 8-18 YEARS OLD
AUGUST 20-22 2018
Registration Deadline: August 2, 2018
9:30 AM-2:30 PM
Burnaby South Secondary
5455 Rumble Street, Burnaby, BC
To Register: email info@bcdeafsports.bc.ca
$40 includes nutritious lunch and t-shirt
HOSTED BY COACH DEVIN AIKIN
For more information – info@bcdeafsports.bc.ca
Printable PDF:Flyer 2018 – Basketball BC camp
Speech Instructor Training in Chilliwack
Speech Instructor Training offered Aug 30 – Sept 3, 2018 in Chilliwack
There is room for more potential instructors for this training class. If you have taken speechreading classes, have experience with audiology/speech pathology or Deaf education, you might be well qualified to take this 5-day Speechreading Instructor training to teach Let’s Talk (LT).
This program was developed by experienced hard of hearing speechreading instructors throughout Canada through the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA). There is a growing demand for speech reading training among adults and seniors experiencing hearing loss.
Leslee Scott is CHHA’s Western Instructor to provide instructional training for this program. If you are interested and available to take this training on Aug 30-Sept 3, 2019, please contact Leslee at leslee@idhhc.ca .
Deaf Deaf World at VCC broadway campus
DEAF DEAF WORLD 2018
THE FINAL FRONTIER
JOIN US FOR A FUN, SPACE-THEMED EVENT
LEARN ABOUT DEAF CULTURE, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND MORE !
Hosted by VCC’s ASL & Deaf Studies Program
WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 11am – 3pm
WHERE: Vancouver Community College (VCC)
1155 E Broadway, Building B (1ST FLOOR)
(WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE)
COST:
$5 per person
$10 for a family of 3 or more
EVERYONE WELCOME !
Watch our video here
Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/173928516595922/
