Child Development ASL Interpreter temporary

Position: [25-064] Supported Child Development ASL Interpreter (full-time, temporary)

Position

Supported Child Development ASL Interpreter (full-time, temporary)

Location

Parksville, BC

Hours

35 hours per week

Salary

$38.68 per hour

Start Date

ASAP

About Sources

SOURCES is a community‑based non‑profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, 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, 2

SLGBTQIA+, 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.
• Provide ASL/English interpretation support between families and Sources staff as required.
• Utilize strategies to encourage and support inclusion throughout the childcare setting.

Program‑specific Responsibilities

• Collaborate 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.
• Collaborate 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

June 26, 2025

Internal Candidates

Internal candidates will be contacted by:
June 30, 2025

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