Licensed Sign Language Interpreter - Flexible Shifts

State of North Carolina; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking two Licensed Sign Language Interpreters for Broughton Hospital in Morganton to support the Deaf Services Department. One position is on 1st Shift and the other on 2nd Shift, serving patients with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program and have two years of professional interpreting experience; licensure per NC Board is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program; two years of professional interpreting experience in community, business, or government settings.
• Ability to work well with others and under pressure; strong scheduling flexibility.
• Licensure by the NC Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting in educational, medical, legal, financial, employment and community meetings.
• Teaching beginning American Sign Language (ASL) classes.
• Rendering messages deaf person’s message verbally, in writing or with sign language.
• Interpreting, transliterating, and signing to voice interpreting.
• Assessing clients' communication skills and determining required services.

Skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program

Job description

The State of North Carolina is seeking two Licensed Sign Language Interpreters for Broughton Hospital in Morganton to support the Deaf Services Department. One position is on 1st Shift and the other on 2nd Shift, serving patients with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program and have two years of professional interpreting experience; licensure per NC Board is required.