American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

State of Ohio • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Position Overview Provides sign language interpreting and accessibility services for employees and partners of Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), as well as the participants we serve. Partners with internal customers to ensure communication, outreach & advocacy efforts are accessible and inclusive. Conducts administrative duties to support the function of interpreting services and effective communication.

Requirements

• Applicants for this position MUST be proficient in American Sign Language.
• Prior to appointment, applicants will be required to demonstrate fluent communication skills in American Sign Language or other non-verbal means of communication (e.g. manually coded-English, etc.)
• A person without fluent skills will not be eligible for appointment.
• A willingness to be a part of a team, with other interpreters, content developers, and the individuals receiving services
• A desire to learn, developing understanding about a wide variety of programs and the unique vocabulary with each program
• The ability to be flexible in communication modality and support the consumer’s needs, scaffolding language and learning style approaches
• A love for working with a variety of people and in a variety of settings
• The recognition that being a staff interpreter in a government agency requires an understanding of how interpreting services fits into a larger system
• Ability to travel throughout the community where communication services are required.
• Fluency in American Sign Language or other non-verbal means of communication (e.g. manually coded-English)
• 36 months' training or 36 months' experience in business administration, management science or public administration.
• If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; AND 12 months' training or 12 months' experience in supervisory, administrative and/or managerial position which involved limited research and public contact.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; AND 12 months' training or 12 months' experience in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position which involved limited research and public contact.
• Equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.
• Program Management
• American Sign Language
• Operational Support
• Scheduling
• Customer Service
• Intercultural Communication
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Confidentiality
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus

Responsibilities

• Provides American Sign Language (ASL) &/or other forms of English signing interpreting services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing translating between spoken and a signed language.
• Formulates & implements program policy related to facilitation of effective communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Provides interpreting services one-on-one & for OOD staff at professional meetings, trainings, professional development, disciplinary actions, workforce planning etc.; identifies resources needed & previews information as applicable to confirm understanding of material to be interpreted; prepares for interpreting assignment.
• Adheres to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)/National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Code of Professional Conduct.
• Provides mentoring services & assists with special assignments & projects.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed