[25-055] Supported Child Development ASL Interpreter

SOURCES; Parksville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Parksville is seeking a Supported Child Development ASL Interpreter to join their team. This part-time, on-call position involves facilitating communication in childcare settings and providing support for children with hearing loss. The ideal candidate must be fluent in ASL and a member of the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters. This role encourages inclusion and developmental support for children.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters.
• Experience working with children in childcare settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between Deaf and hearing children.
• Provide ASL/English interpretation support as required.
• Support inclusion of children with support needs in childcare settings.

Skills

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

Experience in childcare settings

Education

Membership in CASLI

Clear Criminal Record Check

Job description

Position: Supported Child Development ASL Interpreter

Location: Parksville

Hours: Casual/On Call

Salary: $38.68 - $47.20 (starting at $38.68)

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a Supported Child Development (SCD) American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our child development team! This individual must be fluent in ASL and a member of the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI).

About Sources

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description Of Position

The Supported Child Development ASL Interpreter is a member of the Child Development Services team, providing integrated, multidisciplinary, family centered developmental services and supports to the children in childcare settings.

The SCD/ASL Assistant provides interpretation between ASL and spoken English for deaf children and children with hearing loss and supports the inclusion of children with support needs within licensed childcare settings

Reporting to: CDS Team Leader

General Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing children and staff within childcare settings.
• Provide support and direct care to children, encouraging their intellectual, physical and emotional growth within the childcare setting.
• Provides ASL/English interpretation support between families and Sources staff as required.
• Utilizes strategies to encourage and support inclusion throughout the childcare setting.
  
  

Program-specific Responsibilities

• Collaborates with SCD Consultants and the staff in childcare settings to assist with the planning and provision of inclusive strategies to support the child within the childcare setting.
• Collaborates with the CDS team to provide integrated, family centered service delivery.
  
  

Physical Demands Of Job

• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 50%, Walking/Moving Around - 25%, Time Spent Outside - 50%, Providing ASL Interpretation - 100%
  
  

Cognitive Demands Of Job

• Independent Work - 25%, Task Memorization - 25%, Changing Priorities - 25%, Writing/Reading - 25%
  
  

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) – Mandatory
• Experience working with young children in a childcare setting would be an asset.
• Clear Criminal Record Check - Mandatory
  
  

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND REQUIRES UNION MEMBERSHIP

Benefits

All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Internal candidates will be contacted by: June 26. 2025