Job Description
Job DescriptionThe interpreter shall provide Sign Language Interpreting Services from American Sign Language (ASL) to English and English to ASL.
Activities will include interpretation for deaf and hard-of-hearing employees in various settings
Interpreter services may range from simple to complex and may be sensitive in nature.
Our candidates will excel at working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while staying in the interpreter role while upholding the following skills:
- Strong listening, research, memory, and sign language skills.
- The ability to sign in many situations, including private meetings and one-on-one settings.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture.
- Must possess well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with members from a variety of backgrounds.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
- Uphold RID-NAD Professional Code of Conduct
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Fluent in American Sign Language and English.
- Ability to use Signed English and Manually Coded English is preferred.
- Must be able to interpret/transliterate fluently and understand the continuum of sign communication.
- Must be able to proficiently voice to sign as well as sign to voice.
- Must possess exceptional communication skills, both orally and written