Specialist, Program

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of St. Louis seeks a professional Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate interpretation sessions in a discreet, accurate manner.

The role requires high skill, integrity, and confidentiality due to sensitive information handled during sessions. Responsibilities include providing interpretation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients at on-site locations, using various signing modes, and collaborating with team while maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Deaf culture.
• Experience in healthcare or legal settings is a plus.
• Eligibility to work for any U.S. employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing customers in various settings at local, on-site locations.
• Demonstrate fluent, idiomatic Sign Language in multiple modes and registers.
• Demonstrate fluent spoken English skills in various registers.
• Collaborate professionally with team and work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity; adhere to LAMP standards and policies.

Skills

Sign Language

Interpreting

Professionalism

Job description

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

A Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for facilitating interpretation sessions in a professional, focused manner and utilizing the necessary resources to provide accurate and complete interpretation. Interpreters must possess and maintain a high level of skill, proficiency, and professionalism in interpreting. Due to the sensitive nature of the information processed during an interpretation session, a high degree of integrity and confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing customers in a variety of settings at local, on-site locations


• Demonstrate fluent, idiomatic Sign Language in a variety of modes and registers, including but not limited to visual ASL, PSE, CASE, SEE, tactile sign, pro-tactile sign


• Demonstrate fluent, idiomatic spoken English skills in a variety of registers


• Ability to collaborate in a professional manner with team


• Work effectively with minimal supervision


• Demonstrate full compliance with LAMP standards and policies, and the Code of Ethics


• Maintain professional standards by attending continuing education trainings to maintain the highest standards for delivery of service.


• Dress appropriately and professionally in accordance with the assignment


• Treat all with whom you interact with respect and compassion

Job Requirements

• Deep understanding of Deaf culture


• Experience in relevant areas other than interpretation (e.g. healthcare, legal) is a plus


• Experience with DeafBlind (tactile, low vision, protactile) persons a plus


• Eligibility to work for any U.S. employer

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.