Sign Language Interpreting Lead & Trainer

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation & sick leave

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Deaf and Hard of Hearing division is seeking a Sign Language Interpreting Specialist to provide interpreters and coordinate services for the Raleigh Regional Center. The role involves statewide travel and mentoring a team of interpreters across 10 counties.

Responsibilities include identifying interpreter development needs, arranging trainings, ensuring ADA/licensure compliance, and managing invoices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program.
• Two years of professional interpreting experience.
• Licensed to interpret/transliterate per NC Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board.

Responsibilities

• Identify developmental needs of area interpreters.
• Coordinate and provide trainings and skills development.
• Provide information on legal compliance related to interpreting including the ADA and NC Licensure Law.
• Develop local interpreter resources and manage contracted interpreter invoices.
• Serve as the regional center’s representative in interpreter meetings and coordinate ASL interpreting services for staff, including Tactile ASL if needed.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Deaf culture knowledge

Interpreting practices

Legal knowledge (ADA & licensure)

Transliteration across settings

Diversity communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in interpreter training program

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Deaf and Hard of Hearing division is seeking a Sign Language Interpreting Specialist to provide interpreters and coordinate services for the Raleigh Regional Center. The role involves statewide travel and mentoring a team of interpreters across 10 counties.

Responsibilities include identifying interpreter development needs, arranging trainings, ensuring ADA/licensure compliance, and managing invoices.