UR7436H-Interpreter IV, ASL, Per Diem-2

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a skilled sign language interpreter to provide American Sign Language interpretation across the campus, including clinical settings. The role involves scheduled interpreting and emergency requests to support deaf and hard-of-hearing members, patients, families, and staff.

Minimum education is an associate's degree (or equivalent) with RID membership upon hire; BEI or RID certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience interpreting in a health care setting preferred.
• RID membership required upon hire; BEI or RID certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides required interpretation at scheduled times or upon emergency request.
• Receives assignment of appointments and may schedule appointments for provision of interpretation.
• Maintains required records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Healthcare interpretation

Records keeping

Education

Associate's degree

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

RID Membership

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled

Department: 400180 Deaf Prof Interpreter Svc-DPIS

Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range: UR URG 115 H

Compensation Range: $46.78 - $70.19

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Provides direct American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) as assigned throughout the University to patients, their families and others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides required interpretation at scheduled times or upon emergency request.
• Receives assignment of appointments and may schedule appointments for provision of interpretation.
• Maintains required records.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience interpreting in a health care setting preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registry Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Membership upon hire required
• Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Certification or RID Certification upon hire preferred

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.