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.

Description
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.
– Criminal Record Check Vulnerable sector
– First Aid/CPR

– Valid Class 5 driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract and reliable vehicle

Skills needed
– Fluent in American Sign Language
– Problem Solving
– Creativity
– Collaboration
– Empathy
– Adaptability
– Flexibility
– Knowledge of community services agencies

Salary

Salary negotiated based on education & experience. 

Please email your cover letter and resume to our Executive Director, Nairn Gillies: nairn@sdhhs.com

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Description

The Lead Educator will plan, organize, and implement programs for D/deaf and Hard of Hearing children. The role of the Educator is to provide programming for children with diverse needs and deliver enriched programs/curriculum that are effectively designed to support and assist each child’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development. Ability and experience in creating extensive individualized plans for students, collaborating with family, supporting professionals, educational assistants, human service agencies, and /or community organizations. As well as working with the Education Assistants to run a nurturing and family friendly preschool.

Qualifications:
* Teacher with training specialized in D/deaf & Hard of Hearing and/or ECE Level III and/or experience.
* Proficiency in American Sign language and English.
* First Aid/CPR Certificate

* Clean Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable sector

Salary

Salary negotiated based on education & experience. 

Please email your cover letter and resume to our Executive Director, Nairn Gillies: nairn@sdhhs.com

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Description

 This is a permanent full time position. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday with a .5 hour daily unpaid lunch. Due to the nature of the work, flexibility is expected to cover evening and weekend requests as needed. The successful candidate’s primary responsibility is to provide high quality interpretation within Saskatchewan. The majority of the work will occur in the home city and surrounding communities, either in-person or through remote video interpreting. There will also be times when the interpreter(s) are expected to travel to appointments throughout the province. Time not filled by interpreting, preparation and professional development will be delegated duties assigned by the Executive Director or their designate. Compensated ‘On- Call’ responsibilities will be assigned and shared with the interpreting team. 

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited ASL/English Interpreter Training program 
• CASLI active membership 
• Adherence to CASLI’s mission, code of ethics and guidelines for professional conduct and CASLI’s standards of practice 
• Written Test of Knowledge and Certification of Interpretation would be an asset but not required 
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract and reliable vehicle 
• Applicants are subject to a criminal record check including a vulnerable sector search 
• SDHHS competency screening (for those who are short-listed) 

Skills & Abilities 

• Fluency in ASL and English 
• Knowledge and experience of the Deaf community 
• Ability to provide quality interpretation in a variety of settings 
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic schedule 
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently as well as with a team 
• Computer literacy and familiarity of different programs 

Salary

Annual salary based on experience & accreditations. 

Please email your cover letter and resume to our Executive Director, Nairn Gillies: nairn@sdhhs.com

Your interest in employment with Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services is appreciated. All applications will be considered and reviewed. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.