Partnership Development Manager

hybrid
Flexible within Nova Scotia or New Brunswick, Flexible, Canada .
part-time . May 21, 2024

Description

Competition Number: 2024-20 Initial Posting Date: May 22, 2024 Position: Permanent, Part-Time (20 hours/week), 10 month position Location: Flexible Location within Nova Scotia or New Brunswick Application Deadline: June 1st, 2024 at noon Start date: End of August 2024 Compensation: In alignment with NSGEU/APSEA Collective Agreement

We will work with the successful candidate to create a work schedule that meets APSEAs operational needs, while also taking the individuals scheduling preferences into account. For example, the ASL Staff Interpreter may exclusively work morning shifts or exclusively afternoon shifts, they may work on specific days of the week, etc. Please note APSEAs typical hours of operation are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Some evening or weekend shifts may be required occasionally.
Who We Are
Atlantic Provinces Special Educational Authority (APSEA) is an interprovincial cooperative agency established in 1975 by joint agreement among the Ministers of Education of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
APSEA provides educational services, programs, and opportunities for children and youth who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired who reside in Atlantic Canada. Our employees support learners to reach their highest potential for an independent, self-sufficient, and fulfilling life.
What We Offer
APSEA offers meaningful opportunities to help make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and their families. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inspiring, supportive, and inclusive.
In joining APSEAs team, you would receive:

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  Access to a Pension Plan
• Access to Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits
• Professional learning opportunities

Position Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor of Accessibility Services, the American Sign Language (ASL) English Staff Interpreter is responsible for providing ASL English Interpretation in response to organizational interpreting needs coordinated by the Staff Interpreting Coordinator. This individual provides interpreting services for meetings and presentations of various sizes across departments and the APSEA organization.
This individual also works collaboratively with Information Technology Services and other APSEA departments to research and promote innovative approaches to interpreting support services through technology such as video conferencing.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are among APSEA’s guiding principles. Moreover, diversity within APSEA is a strength that must be cultivated. It is the responsibility of every ASPEA employee to foster a culture that embraces and promotes diversity.
Education and Qualifications you Bring:

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Sign Language interpreter training program is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of work experience with ASL English interpreting.
• Experience working within a virtual environment is an asset.
• Preferred professional certifications from the following are desirable: CASLI – Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters, RID – Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Canadian Government Translation Bureau, Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), and/or other Interpreter Screenings.
• Flexible hours are required in order to support various assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adequately prepare for assignments to ensure the highest quality of services
• This position will be exposed to a high level of sensitive information on a day-to-day basis and therefore it is a requirement to adhere to a recognized Sign Language Interpreter Professional Code of Ethics (for example, CASLI Professional Code of Ethics, RID Code of Ethics)
• Culturally responsive with the ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of cross-cultural understanding, human rights and diversity.
• Some travel is expected, throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, so requires access to a reliable mode of transportation.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
APSEA is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, APSEA will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Julia_pascucci@apsea.ca.

Compensation

$32.32 - $39.43 per hour