American Sign Language (ASL) Consultant and Deaf Role Model

Permanent part time: 0.6 FTE, required as soon as possible

Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Work Site: The Family Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Join a dynamic, dedicated, and supportive team of professionals.

A recent accreditation survey noted the following strengths about our organization: “Teamwork and dedication to service delivery, to meeting the needs of persons served, and to the organization are evident. There appears to be a strong rapport among management personnel, staff members, and families, with mutual respect being the focus of the relationships. Family members and other stakeholders who were interviewed were extremely satisfied and complimentary of staff performance, staff dedication, and the program’s professionalism.”

Job Summary

American Sign Language Consultant: Communicates effectively and clearly with staff and families when in an individual or group ASL setting, provides ASL instruction to families and professionals with varying degrees of skills and expertise with sign language, works cooperatively with other staff to set ASL goals for families to encourage communication with their children, and on a regular basis evaluates progress of ASL skills in families.

Deaf Role Model: Provides a positive role model for families and their deaf and hard of hearing children. Educates families about deafness and Deaf culture. Models effective communication strategies and promotes strong family connections. Collaborates regularly with the Early Intervention team, participates in group programs and workshops/events.





Successful candidate will work with a team of Early Intervention professionals (Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, an American Sign Language Specialist, Speech and Language Pathologists, a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist) and many support staff. Candidates should have a strong interest in working in close partnership with parents of young children and with community professionals. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with young children who are deaf and/or hard-of-hearing.

Training and mentorship will be provided.

Candidates must be fluent in American Sign Language and have both a valid BC driver’s license and First Aid certificate.

Salary Range: $31,395.00 - $44,673.72 (0.6 FTE, on a 1-10 Grid Scale)

Starting salary will be based on expertise and previous experience in early intervention and/or working with deaf/hard of hearing children.

This position also includes:

- Comprehensive Group Benefit Package
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Group RRSP/MPP Program Contributions
- Health Care Spending Account
- Mileage allowance for rural travel
- Access to Career development
- Mentorship with senior early interventionists (if applicable)

(Please note: The Family Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children is a publicly funded position working with the pediatric population and qualifies for participation in the B.C. Loan Forgiveness Program).

Please forward resumes to:

Dr. Noreen R. Simmons, Executive Director The Family Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

15220-92 Avenue

Surrey, BC V3R 2T8

Fax: (604) 584-2800

[email protected]

📌 ASL Consultant and Deaf Role Model (Surrey)
🏢 The Family Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
📍 Surrey