ASL Interpreter

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Regular Part-Time Raleigh, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID : 1673

Salary Range : $43,000.00 To $45,000.00 Annually

Salary Range : $43-45k annually

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it's a community.

Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as a American Sign Language Interpreter . The Interpreter is responsible for providing in-person interpreting to the Director of Field Services and work with the Administrative Assistant / Interpreter to Director of Field Services with interpretation as needed. This position is a part-time position (21-28 per week).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide on-campus and field interpreting as required.
• Provide instruction in American Sign Language and Pro-Tactile and / or adaptation to accessible Communication to Director of Field Services and HKNC staff as assigned.
• Provide consumer education related to interpreting issues.
• May be required to interpret for selected staff / students and others, other than the regularly scheduled work period. If this occurs outside daytime hours, work hours will be adjusted accordingly.
• Share responsibility for the equipment and general appearance of the work area.
• Accompany and serve as an SSP / CoNavigator and / or interpreter for the Director of Field Services and professional staff members. Duties may require the use of a personal vehicle for travel to field sites, meetings, or events, including travel to Sands Point, NY, for on-site interpretation.
• Flexibility with work schedules, including some evening hours and overnight stays, is necessary to meet participants' and staff members' needs. Occasional travel may be required.

Responsible for other duties as may be assigned or requested by his / her immediate supervisor and / or the Director of the Department

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including :

HK S is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodations to individuals with illness, injury, or disability to complete the essential functions of their job.

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