Part-Time ASL Interpreter (Remote & Onsite)

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services is seeking a motivated Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for a part-time (.6 FTE) role. The position covers statewide ASL interpretation for staff, clients, providers, employers, and the public, on-site and via remote platforms.

The interpreter will coordinate services, supervise/advise with operations leadership, and support DDS through high-performance collaboration, VLOGs, and training materials.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting for Deaf and hard of hearing populations.
• Knowledge of ASL-English interpretation in human services settings.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with RID Code of Ethics preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret/transliterate for staff and clients to ensure equal access.
• Assess requests and negotiate terms to match needs.
• Deliver interpreting and CART services for agency staff, clients, providers, and the public.
• Coordinate with fellow interpreters as a team and share responsibility for messages.
• Demonstrate proficiency with remote video conferencing platforms used by DDS.
• Coordinate interpreting and CART services with schedulers.
• Collaborate with the Interpreter Supervisor/Manager to evaluate needs and gather information.
• Schedule interpreters or CART services and use available resources.
• Maintain records of services and submit reports to staff.
• Engage with staff across divisions and external stakeholders to provide quality services.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders such as MCDHH and DDS staff.
• Contribute to policy discussions and prepare trainings and materials.
• Pursue ongoing professional development relevant to interpreting.
• Disseminate skills to staff and Deaf Services teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL Interpretation

Consecutive Interpretation

Video Remote Interpreting

Ethics in interpreting

Team collaboration

Education

Interpreter Studies degree

Job description

Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services is seeking a motivated Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for a part-time (.6 FTE) role. The position covers statewide ASL interpretation for staff, clients, providers, employers, and the public, on-site and via remote platforms.

The interpreter will coordinate services, supervise/advise with operations leadership, and support DDS through high-performance collaboration, VLOGs, and training materials.