Role OverviewThe Interpreter provides proficient ASL/English interpreting services for Deaf supervisory staff in mental health settings. Works predominantly in mental health settings, including site offices, facilities with in-patient units, community programs, and with other mental health providers.
What You Will Do
Directly provide ASL/English interpreting/transliteration services to Deaf/hard of hearing supervisory staff in their interactions with other agency staff, supervisors, clients/consumers, service providers, colleagues, community members, and other stakeholders.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Interpreter must have a strong understanding of the Code of Professional Conduct established by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. and be able to work in a team setting and independently.
Requirements
- Knowledge of both formal and informal registers of English, American Sign Language, and other signed communication
- Ability to perform simultaneous and consecutive interpretation
- Ability to work in a team setting and independently
- Experience in the use of technology required for the job, including technology critical for remote work (e.g., Zoom, Outlook Calendar, Teams, etc.)
- Excellent written, oral, and digital communication skills
- Flexibility and willingness to work with an ever-changing schedule
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or the equivalent
- Certification by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or other interpreter certification judged equivalent by MCDHH
- At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience providing interpretation and/or transliteration services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing population
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Health insurance
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