Sign Language Interpreter & Education Support (Hybrid)

New York State Education Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The New York State Education Department seeks an experienced interpreter to provide sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor who is deaf or hearing-impaired. You will collaborate with colleagues, customers, and constituents, supporting meetings, appointments, and the preparation of accessible written materials.

Responsibilities include information gathering, handling inquiries, and ensuring smooth communication across the office.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess certification by RID, OR a passing score on the RID written examination.
• Two years of experience providing sign language interpreting services for the deaf.
• An intermediate or higher rating on the SLPI:ASL or NSLA Sign Language Proficiency Interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services to the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor who is deaf or hearing-impaired.
• Sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpreting among colleagues, customers, and constituents.
• Gather information verbally and attend meetings or conferences with the counselor.
• Schedule appointments to address communication barriers and assist with walk-ins and phone calls.
• Assist in preparing written materials to ensure clear, grammatical presentation.
• Be available for ongoing communication needs with supervisor, coworkers, and management.

Skills

Sign language interpreting

RID certification

RID written exam

SLPI/NSLA evaluation

Job description

The New York State Education Department seeks an experienced interpreter to provide sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor who is deaf or hearing-impaired. You will collaborate with colleagues, customers, and constituents, supporting meetings, appointments, and the preparation of accessible written materials.

Responsibilities include information gathering, handling inquiries, and ensuring smooth communication across the office.