Certified American Sign Language Interpreter

ProSidian Consulting, LLC; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Group Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Performance Incentives

Job summary

A professional consulting firm in Michigan seeks a Certified American Sign Language Interpreter to provide vital communication support in governmental contexts. The ideal candidate will be certified by RID and have substantial experience with the disability community. This position requires U.S. citizenship and involves collaborative efforts with various governmental authorities. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience providing ASL interpreting for the disability community.
• Certified with RID for ASL interpretation.
• U.S. citizenship required; travel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL interpretation in governmental settings.
• Guide on effective communication for program development.
• Collaborate with various government officials.

Skills

American Sign Language interpreting

Teamwork

Leadership

Effective Communication

Education

RID National Certification

NAD National Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Certified American Sign Language Interpreter

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. Our 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. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.

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.

Qualifications

• 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).
• NAD – National Certification - includes Level 5 (highest level) through Level 3 (generalist).

You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position. Travel will be required, and you must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Access Card.

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.
• 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.

• Competitive Compensation: ProSidian provides an opportunity to gain college credit through requirements set and approved by your university as well as a stipend granted by ProSidian Consulting when all requirements for such are met at the termination of the internship.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.
• Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership: By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals (payments made after new hire has been employed for 90 days) for candidates submitted through our Employee Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.

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.