ASL-Centered Community Support Advocate (Casual)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive vacation entitlement

RRSP contribution programme

Extended health, dental, and life 보험

EFAP

Ongoing training

Job summary

Bonaventure Support Services in Nanaimo is seeking a casual, on-call Community Support Worker (ASL) to assist individuals with daily living needs in homes and the community. You will support inclusion, communicate in ASL, and apply trauma-informed approaches to care.

Fluency in ASL or willingness to develop it, and collaboration with families and partners are essential. The role offers on-call scheduling and a supportive team in a growing social service agency on Vancouver Island.

Qualifications

• Education or experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities, including CSW, RCA, SIVA, or equivalent.
• Provide person-centred support with daily living activities while promoting choice, voice, self-determination, and community participation in alignment with Person-Centred Plans.
• Communicate effectively using American Sign Language (ASL), recognize behaviour as communication, and apply trauma-informed and positive behavioural approaches to support wellbeing and safety.
• Demonstrate respect for Deaf culture and identity, with a commitment to ongoing ASL learning and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with families, community partners, and the Bonaventure team while upholding organizational values, policies, human rights, and health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in their homes and/or community with daily living needs
• Support participation in community activities, recreation, and social inclusion
• Communicate effectively in ASL and embrace Deaf culture
• Apply crisis intervention and positive behavioural strategies (behaviour as communication)
• Collaborate with families, professionals, and community partners

Skills

ASL communication

Trauma-informed approach

Positive behavioural strategies

Person-centred planning

Community participation

Deaf culture awareness

Education

CSW training

RCA

SIVA or equivalent

ASL certification

Job description

Bonaventure Support Services in Nanaimo is seeking a casual, on-call Community Support Worker (ASL) to assist individuals with daily living needs in homes and the community. You will support inclusion, communicate in ASL, and apply trauma-informed approaches to care.

Fluency in ASL or willingness to develop it, and collaboration with families and partners are essential. The role offers on-call scheduling and a supportive team in a growing social service agency on Vancouver Island.