Certified American Sign Language Interpreter

ProSidian Consulting, LLC; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic consulting firm dedicated to providing tailored solutions in risk management and compliance. As a Certified American Sign Language Interpreter, you will play a crucial role in bridging communication gaps for the Deaf community, ensuring that messages are conveyed accurately in both directions. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, guiding them in effective communication access. The firm values teamwork, leadership, and continuous learning, making it an exciting place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the community. If you're passionate about facilitating communication and have the required certifications, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Group Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pre-Tax Payment Programs

Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans

Referral Bonus Program

Performance Incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in ASL interpreting for the disability community.
• RID and NAD certifications are required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL interpretation for various governmental and public settings.
• Ensure effective communication access throughout program development.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Business Acumen

Agility

Organization

Education

RID National Certification

NAD National Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Data analytic tools

Visio

Job description

Certified American Sign Language Interpreter

• Contract

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

Providing interpreting, translation, and transliteration services in American Sign Language and other visual and tactual communication forms used by individuals who are Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and Deaf-Blind.

Ensuring that the spoken language message reaches the Deaf consumer in a language or communication form that he or she can understand, and that the Deaf consumer’s message is conveyed successfully in the spoken language.

Providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation to meet the communications requirements of Governmental environments and the general public throughout the continental United States.

Providing guidance regarding effective communication access in all phases of program development and execution.

Working collaboratively and providing guidance to Federal Coordinating Officer, Agency Coordinator, External Affairs, and other program areas that interface with the community.

To qualify for this position, you must possess ALL of the following experience:

• Experience providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting for the disability community and service delivery programs.
• RID – National Certification. This includes NIC, CI, CT, CI/CT, CDI, SC:L, and OIC (Oral Interpreting Certification). An explanation about those certifications can be found at www.rid.org.
• NAD – National Certification - includes Level 5 (highest level) through Level 3 (generalist). For more information see: www.nad.org.

You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.

• Travel will be required
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Access Card.

Travel Required:

• 75% or Greater
• 300 days a year or greater Travel will be required

Security Clearance:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader.
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives.
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people.
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing.
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions.
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams.
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications.
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors.
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together.
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference.
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom.

BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

• ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.
• Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" - be successful while doing things the right way. Be sure to place the job reference code in the subject line of your email.