Sign Language Interpreting Lead (Hybrid)

Arts In Wilmington; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-teleworking

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Sign Language Interpreting Specialist to provide ASL interpreting, coordination, and training for the Raleigh Regional Center. Travel covers the region’s counties and occasionally statewide coverage.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in interpreter training and two years of professional interpreting experience, with licensure per NC licensing board. DHHS offers strong benefits and a hybrid work option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program and two years of professional interpreting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensure as determined by the North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, ASL, and interpreting processing models.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL interpreting and transliteration across settings for regional staff and consumers.
• Coordinate trainings and skills development for interpreters in the 10-county region.
• Identify developmental needs and manage local interpreter resources and invoices.
• Represent the Charlotte Regional Center in local interpreter meetings and ensure ADA compliance.

Skills

Deaf culture knowledge

American Sign Language (ASL)

Interpreting practices

Legal compliance (ADA, Licensure)

Resource coordination

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interpreter training

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Sign Language Interpreting Specialist to provide ASL interpreting, coordination, and training for the Raleigh Regional Center. Travel covers the region’s counties and occasionally statewide coverage.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in interpreter training and two years of professional interpreting experience, with licensure per NC licensing board. DHHS offers strong benefits and a hybrid work option.