ASL Sign Language Interpreter - Deaf Services & Travel

Open Sky Community Services; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services in Massachusetts seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to support the ACCS team, providing ASL interpretation for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing clients and staff, in Leominster and Worcester regions with travel to programs.

The role emphasizes clear communication, collaboration with an integrated team, and interpreting for trainings, meetings, and clinical assessments, ensuring accessibility and quality of care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Current National Interpreter Certification (NIC) from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and 2 years of ASL interpreting, required.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting in person and virtual staff trainings, meetings among staff members and team meetings between individuals served by the program and members of our integrated team.
• Interpreting for small group gatherings between individuals served and staff and for clinical assessments between individuals served and clinical staff members.
• Traveling to individual’s homes or locations in the community on occasion to interpret between hearing staff and Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals served.
• Working in collaboration with external interpreters for assignments requiring a second interpreter.
• Providing education to trainers and meeting leaders regarding providing a deaf-friendly atmosphere at the beginning of each training or meeting.

Skills

ASL interpreting

Interpreting

Reliability

Education

NIC certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Open Sky Community Services in Massachusetts seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to support the ACCS team, providing ASL interpretation for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing clients and staff, in Leominster and Worcester regions with travel to programs.

The role emphasizes clear communication, collaboration with an integrated team, and interpreting for trainings, meetings, and clinical assessments, ensuring accessibility and quality of care.