ASL Interpreter - Part-Time, On-Call for Deaf-Blind Community

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HSA/FSA options

Voluntary Insurance Options

Job summary

Avamere Communities in Gresham, OR seeks an ASL Staff Interpreter to provide essential communication access for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf Blind residents. The role requires advanced ASL and tactile signing techniques to support independence and social participation.

The position is Part-Time with On-Call (PRN) shifts, including Saturdays. Credentialed interpreters with RID/BEI are preferred and CPR/BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Current RID or BEI certification required.
• Advanced ASL with tactile signing and close-vision interpreting skills.
• 2–3 years of professional interpreting experience preferred, esp. in healthcare or elder care.
• Active CPR/BLS certification and HIPAA confidentiality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between residents, staff, and medical personnel using ASL and tactile signing.
• Narrate visual information for Deaf Blind residents and translate documents into sign language formats.
• Collaborate with care staff and physicians to ensure consistent, accessible communication.
• Assist with orientation, mobility, and participation in activities; support transportation and scheduling.
• Educate staff on Deaf culture and advocating for equal access under ADA.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Tactile signing

DeafBlind communication

Cross-functional communication

HIPAA confidentiality

Education

RID/BEI certification

SSP certification (state)

Job description

Avamere Communities in Gresham, OR seeks an ASL Staff Interpreter to provide essential communication access for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf Blind residents. The role requires advanced ASL and tactile signing techniques to support independence and social participation.

The position is Part-Time with On-Call (PRN) shifts, including Saturdays. Credentialed interpreters with RID/BEI are preferred and CPR/BLS is required.