ASL Interpreter - Deaf Services

Partnership for Families, Children and Adults; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership for Families, Children and Adults is seeking a Staff Interpreter to provide expert ASL interpretation across private industry, educational, medical, mental health, and governmental settings in Tennessee Valley. The role includes scheduling support and maintaining confidentiality for all assignment information.

Required: Bachelor’s degree (preferred), 5+ years interpreting experience, and RID certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or graduation from an interpreter training program preferred.
• 5+ years interpreter experience preferred.
• Certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf with continuing CEU certification or other certification deemed equal to RID preferred.
• Requires travel within the work day. Valid drivers licenses and ability to travel with your own transportation is required.
• Ability to apply the Interpreter's Code of Ethics as it relates to everyday work experiences

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all agency and program policies and procedures and works within the context of the Agency team values – compassion and respect, excellence and teamwork.
• Demonstrates cultural competence with ability to work with diverse populations within the community and with agency staff members.
• Provides direct interpreting services in order to provide equal access to deaf consumers.
• Communicates and interprets fluently in ASL and voice reversals.
• Adheres to the RID Code of Ethics and HIPAA regulations in performance of job.
• Coordinates with scheduler concerning interpreting assignments for optimum results.
• Utilizes phone, fax, copier, PC, Excel, eRSP, videophone and any other technology.
• Assures confidentiality of information related to clients, personnel and other information of confidential nature.
• Possesses a strong understanding of ASL and Deaf culture.
• Establishes and maintains relationships within and outside the agency in a professional manner.
• Adapts to needs of program.
• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to complete additional and other duties as assigned.
• Is available to perform job duties when required (i.e. nights/weekends) and provide coverage to on-call interpreters by participating in program on-call rotation.
• Performs scheduling duties when required and as directed by Program Manager.
• Perform other duties related to this position as determined necessary

Skills

ASL interpretation

Sign language

Tactile communication

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

RID certification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

eRSP

Videophone

Job description

Together, we empower people and build communities right here in the Tennessee Valley.

At Partnership, we know each and every neighbor we serve deserves safety, support, and a brighter future. Our programs directly serve and empower those most vulnerable, from a mother and daughter bravely seeking safety at our domestic violence shelter to a young adult seeking support at our home for aged-out foster youth.

Serving over 7,000 people every year takes a lot of hands and hearts. Ready to join us?

• Great Culture!
• Be a part of an organization that helps the community in multiple ways!

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director and with knowledge and fluency in American Sign Language (ASL),English-like sign systems and tactile forms of communication (voice to sign/sign to voice), theres responsibilities of this position includes providing a full range of expert interpreting services in a variety of settings to include private industry, educational, medical, mental health, and governmental. When not interpreting, the Staff Interpreter will provide assistance in scheduling/coordinating interpreter services and other support, as required. The Staff Interpreter will maintain confidentiality of all assignment-related information including information that is conveyed verbally, in sign language, and written forms.

Job Qualifications:

1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or graduation from an interpreter training program preferred.
2. 5+ years interpreter experience preferred.
3. Certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf with continuing CEU certification or other certification deemed equal to RID preferred.
4. Requires travel within the work day. Valid drivers licenses and ability to travel with your own transportation is required.
5. Ability to apply the Interpreter's Code of Ethics as it relates to everyday work experiences

Essential Job Functions: 1. Adheres to all agency and program policies and procedures and works within the context of the Agency team values – compassion and respect, excellence and teamwork.
2. Demonstrates cultural competence with ability to work with diverse populations within the community and with agency staff members.
3. Provides direct interpreting services in order to provide equal access to deaf consumers.
4. Communicates and interprets fluently in ASL and voice reversals.
5. Adheres to the RID Code of Ethics and HIPAA regulations in performance of job.
6. Coordinates with scheduler concerning interpreting assignments for optimum results.
7. Utilizes phone, fax, copier, PC, Excel, eRSP, videophone and any other technology.
8. Assures confidentiality of information related to clients, personnel and other information of confidential nature.
9. Possesses a strong understanding of ASL and Deaf culture.
10. Establishes and maintains relationships within and outside the agency in a professional manner.
11. Adapts to needs of program.
12. Demonstrates a willingness and ability to complete additional and other duties as assigned.
13. Is available to perform job duties when required (i.e. nights/weekends) and provide coverage to on-call interpreters by participating in program on-call rotation.
14. Performs scheduling duties when required and as directed by Program Manager.
15. Perform other duties related to this position as determined necessary

Partnership for Families, Children and Adults