ASL Certified Interpreter

Turning Point; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ASL Certified Interpreter to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, ensuring effective communication in various settings. With a focus on empowering individuals with disabilities, the organization values skill development and cultural understanding. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute meaningfully while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

403b Plans

PTO (140+ hours)

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience interpreting for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
• Knowledge of deaf culture and interpreting trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services for meetings and training.
• Assist deaf candidates during HR interviews.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Interpreting Techniques

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in ASL or related field

Completion of Interpreter Training Program

Tools

Outlook

Google Email

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $32.00/hr

Position Overview

NOW HIRINGASL Certified Interpreter

Hours

Fulltime, 8-5, Mon – Fri, (some flexability) also possible events,Â

Location

Amesbury, MA

Pay:Â $30-$32/hr.

Benefits

Eligible starting the first day of employment

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flex Spend Account
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403b Plans
• Up to 140+ hours of PTO available (must be eligible)
  
  

Turning Point Inc is seeking for an experienced ASL Certified Interpreter to our growing team. The ASL Certified Interpreter, under general supervision, provides sign language and oral interpreting services to intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals who are deaf and/or hard of hearing, as well as hearing management and employees working with deaf and/or hard of hearing individuals.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled assignments involving interactive discussions for team/houses meetings, behavior plans, guardianship meetings, as well as company required trainings between deaf and/or hard-of-hearing employees and hearing managers/employees, family members, clinicians and instructors as requested by the Director of Program Services, Coordinator, Program Manager and Human Resources
• Â Responds to requests to interpret training information, behavior plans, guardianship or other legal forms and disciplinary documents in a wide variety of settings, including residential programs, office sites, classroom settings, and doctor's offices for scheduled doctor's appointments that are unable to provide an interpreter for our deaf/hard of hearing individuals.
• Utilizes knowledge of ASL and professional interpreting techniques and procedures, deaf culture, specialized vocabulary to clarify workplace and/or job specific questions and information exchanged between the deaf and/or hard of hearing individuals and hearing management and employees.
• Sits in our Human Resources interviews with deaf and/or hard of hearing candidates applying for employment, as well as newly candidates completed new employee paperwork.
• Attends and participates in workshops and conferences to improve and maintain interpreting skill level and keep abreast of interpreting trends by studying specialized ASL vocabulary and other materials.
• May provide employees with ASL resource materials.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent experience equal to a four-year college or university with major coursework in American Sign Language, interpreting, education, social work, or a related field
• Completion of an Interpreter Training program, and 1+ year of increasingly responsible experience in interpreting for deaf and hard of hearing individuals
• Possession of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification of Interpretation (CI) and Certificate of Transliteration (CT), National Interpreter Certification (NIC) is required. An Advanced or Master certification from the National Association of Deaf (NAD) Level 4 or Level 5 certification is desired.Â
• Utilizing American Sign Language and interpreting techniques in a wide variety of communication settings
• A thorough knowledge of deaf cultural values and general issues in the field of deafness
• Knowledgeable regarding current trends and development in the field of interpreting, as well as applicable Federal, State, and local laws, and regulatory codes.
• Ability to attend and participate in workshops to improve interpreting/transliterating skills.
• Possession of a valid driver's license in order to drive to specific locations
• Ability to pass a CORI, Driving Record, and Fingerprinting checks prior to beginning of work and continued employment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required
• Knowledge of Outlook and/or Goggle email
  
  

Our Mission

Turning Point, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing exceptional services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Turning Point, with its team of dedicated employees, strives to teach, empower and encourage the individuals to be self-confident and to make positive contributions to their communities. In doing so, we remain committed to providing a safe and healthy environment on their journey.

Our Values

We believe in empowering our individuals to be the best people they can be. We provide the finest staffing and managerial oversight to ensure the safety of our individuals and offer our staff the proper development tools and training to help them succeed.

Pay Range

USD $30.00 - USD $32.00 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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