Sign Support Professional

Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc.
Posted Date:
19-Jan-2026

Location:

REGINA
# of Positions:
1
Employment

Terms:

Full-Time

Education:

Completed at least some post-secondary

Experience:

3-5 Years
Apply By:
13-Feb-2026

How to Apply?

Application Information   Employer Name:
Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc.
Employer Address:
3-511 1ST AVE N
SASKATOON,SK
CANADA
S7K 1X5
A Sign Support Professional (SSP) is a fluent ASL user who assists d/deaf, deafened, Deaf-Blind, Deaf-plus, Late Deafened or Hard of Hearing individuals who require additional ASL Language support.
SSP's assess the needs of learners to help improve their communication skills. SSP's assist individuals using creativity and by adapting to environments to ensure support of language and communication connections.
Help individuals communicate with others.
Teaching ASL to clients connected to SDHHS.
Adapt learning materials to the persons abilities.
Creating opportunities to empower people to become more independent.
Hosting community events to promote inclusion.
Recognizing and respecting individual supports required.
Advocating with and for d/Deaf and Hard of hearing clients and the community.
Ensure that holistic supports are searched for, found, and implemented to achieve the goals and the plans of the client.

Job Requirements   Fluent in American Sign language / English language
Post secondary Education in related human service field or combined work life experience relevant to the position.
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First Aid/CPR
Skills needed   Fluent in American Sign Language
Problem Solving
Creativity
Collaboration
Empathy
Adaptability
Flexibility
Knowledge of community services agencies

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