Sign Language Interpreter

Singapore Association for the Deaf, The; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Association for the Deaf is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter for various settings, requiring fluency in English and Singapore Sign Language. This role offers flexible work arrangements and a 2-year contract with potential renewal, focusing on impactful work within the deaf community. Candidates are encouraged to apply with a CV and creative video introduction.

Qualifications

• Candidates with experience in deaf community preferred.
• Ability to adapt to various settings for interpretation.
• Desire for continual learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Perform spoken English to SgSL and vice versa.
• Deliver interpretation professionally and ethically.
• Guide community interpreters as needed.

Skills

Fluency in English

Competence in Singapore Sign Language (SgSL)

Comfort with digital tools

Good mental and physical stamina

Ability to work independently

Education

Recognised diploma or degree in any field

Job description

Sign Language Interpreter (Part-time / Full-time Position with flexi-work arrangements)

If you enjoy working with the deaf community and believe that everyone deserves access to communication, this position is for you. The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) offers flexible work arrangements, competitive salaries, a dedicated and friendly team of colleagues and rewarding work where your efforts will result in tangible outcomes and impact for the Deaf, Deafblind and Hard-of-hearing.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform spoken English to Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) and SgSL to spoken English interpretation duties in a variety of settings and locations
2. Deliver sign language interpretation in a professional and ethical manner
3. Consistently undertake professional training and development
4. Guide Community Sign Language interpreters as needed
5. Develop and maintain resources such as training materials
6. Support the organisation’s events and activities

To succeed in this role, you should:

1. Be fluent in English and competent in Singapore Sign Language (SgSL)
2. Be comfortable working with people of all ages and backgrounds
3. Have a strong desire to continuously learn and develop
4. Be comfortable working in a variety of settings, such as in classrooms, corporate meetings, in front of a camera for broadcasts, in front of audiences, and online in a Video Relay Service
5. Have good mental and physical stamina
6. Be able to deal with ambiguity while maintaining a strong sense of ethics
7. Be able to work independently with little supervision and be adaptable to changing work and environmental conditions
8. Be able and willing to be rostered to work on shifts, which could include weekends, nights and public holidays as needed
9. Be proficient in working with digital tools, especially Google Workspace
10. Have a recognised diploma or degree in any field

Candidates with experience working or volunteering with the deaf preferred.

Flexi-Work Arrangements available. 5-day work week on roster.

Duration: 2-year contract appointment, with potential for renewal.

Interested applicants, please send the following to [e-mail]:

1) CV

2) A 1-min spoken and 1-min SgSL video of you sharing about yourself and why you wish to be a Sign Language Interpreter with us

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.