American Sign Language Facilitator

Support Broker Services LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Professional growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

A dedicated support services organization is seeking an ASL Communication Facilitator for the IRIS Program. This role focuses on empowering a deaf individual with developmental disabilities by facilitating communication, advocating for their needs, and ensuring their voice is heard. With a compensation range of $25–$30 per hour, you will join a team committed to inclusivity and meaningful support. Your efforts will have a profound impact on the client's quality of life while fostering a collaborative environment within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Must pass Wisconsin DHS-required caregiver background checks.
• Patience, empathy, and exceptional active listening skills are essential.
• Experience working with clients having developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide two-way American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation.
• Assist the client in articulating their needs and preferences.
• Translate medical discussions and daily interactions into ASL.
• Foster environments prioritizing the client’s voice.
• Align communication strategies with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Native-Level ASL Fluency

Support for individuals with hearing impairments

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Job Title: ASL Communication Facilitator (IRIS Program Participant-Directed Role)

About Us: Support Broker Services, LLC is committed to promoting inclusivity and empowering individuals with disabilities. We collaborate with clients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to ensure equitable access to communication and meaningful support through Wisconsin’s IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) program.

Your Impact: Become a pivotal communication bridge for a deaf individual with developmental disabilities and transform lives through your efforts. In this participant-directed IRIS program role, you will empower their voice, advocate for their needs, and facilitate connections with their caregivers, medical team, and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Communication: Provide precise two-way American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation between the client and caregivers/medical professionals.
• Advocate for Expression: Assist the client in confidently articulating their needs and preferences to support staff and healthcare providers.
• Simplify Complex Information: Translate medical discussions and daily interactions into accessible ASL.
• Promote Inclusion: Foster environments where the client’s voice is prioritized.
• Collaborate Effectively: Align communication strategies with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Native-Level ASL Fluency.
• Relevant Experience: Supporting individuals with hearing impairments + developmental disabilities.
• Compliance: Must pass Wisconsin DHS-required caregiver background checks (per DHS 12), including:
  • WI Caregiver Background Check.
  • Registry reviews (Neglect, Abuse, Misappropriation).
  • Mandatory reporting clearance.
• Interpersonal Skills: Patience, empathy, and exceptional active listening.
• Team-Oriented Approach: Proven collaboration skills for client-centered outcomes.

Compensation

Compensation: $25–$30/hour.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful Work: Break communication barriers and enhance quality of life.
• Professional Growth: Thrive in a purpose-driven environment where your skills drive change.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a team committed to advocacy and respect for disabilities.
• Participant-Directed: Serve in a unique IRIS program role where the client/guardian guides care.

More Than a Job: A Purpose-Driven Opportunity

If you’re passionate about turning communication challenges into connections and advocating for equity, this IRIS program position offers profound impact. Note: Final hiring approval rests with the participant/guardian.

Apply today to empower voices and build bridges!