CHLDCC 21R - Sign Language Specialist
CHLDCC 21R - Sign Language Specialist
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Job Description
The Team
The ASL specialists are a small established team within the Outreach Services team of Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services that supports families children caregivers and community members with ASL services. The ASL specialists work alongside Family Navigators to help parents engage with their children and remove communication barriers. They focus on early language development for children and ASL education for caregivers and the community.
The Role
The ASL Specialist provides ASL instruction to children youth and families to improve communication. They also offer Deaf cultural awareness workshops for families and professionals. The specialist creates lessons based on the Sign Language Institute Canadas standards and works with a team to support both signing and nonsigning individuals in enhancing communication skills.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Courses/Certificate/Degree in Linguistics Second Language Teaching ASL Cultural Studies Education or related field from an accredited college/university OR
- Completion of American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor Training from Sign Language Institute Canada OR
- A minimum of three 3 years American Sign Language (ASL) Instruction experience in the intermediate/advanced level of ASL.
- American Sign Language (ASL) Proficiency Interview level 4 or higher.
- Six 6 months experience with technologybased teaching tools including teaching in the remote environment.
- Preference may be given to applicants with experience working with Deaf & Hard of hearing individuals.
PROVISO
- Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Drivers license with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
- Will be required to do occasional travel including overnight trips and overnight shifts.
- May be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
For questions regarding this position please contact.
About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 2 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating adiverse workplaceto represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations status or nonstatus Mtis or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge skills abilities competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: NO Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
