ASL Job Connection Interpreter – Deaf Employment Support

Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flex Spending Account

403B retirement plan (employee-paid)

401A retirement plan (employer-paid)

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Vacation 2 weeks/year

Sick days 12/year

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD) seeks a Job Connection Interpreter to support deaf and hard-of-hearing clients in job placement and development. You will interpret for sensitivity awareness for employers and coordinate with the Placement Specialist to assist ES users across AJCC field offices.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, ASL fluency, and a national/institutional interpreter certification (EIPA Level 4+ or NIC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and fluency in ASL required.
• ASL Interpreter Certification from EIPA Level 4 or above; or NIC.
• Knowledge of Interpreter Code of Ethics and the role of the interpreter; basic knowledge of the ADA.
• Ability to relate to deaf persons with varied communication skills and language levels; work with a diverse population.
• Ability to handle confidential information; maintain highest level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated professionalism; punctuality and reliability.
• Demonstrated efficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Be detail-oriented with strong organizational and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues, directors, employers, vendors and CEO.
• Schedule may be adjusted to cover Deaf Expos and outreach events after hours.
• Must have reliable transportation and up-to-date auto insurance; extensive driving required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting for sensitivity awareness for employers of deaf and hard of hearing consumers.
• Work with Placement Specialist to provide job development/placement services to GLAD ES users.
• Identify and develop employment opportunities for consumers in need of employment assistance.
• Provide direct communication support to deaf and hard-of-hearing employment placement coordinators at AJCC field offices.
• Perform tasks and responsibilities as may be delegated.

Skills

ASL fluency

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Punctuality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ASL Interpreter Certification (EIPA Level 4+ or NIC)

Job description

The Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD) seeks a Job Connection Interpreter to support deaf and hard-of-hearing clients in job placement and development. You will interpret for sensitivity awareness for employers and coordinate with the Placement Specialist to assist ES users across AJCC field offices.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, ASL fluency, and a national/institutional interpreter certification (EIPA Level 4+ or NIC).