ASL Interpreter - Casual (Cognitive Science)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

2d•$75 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

The Johns Hopkins University seeks an experienced, nationally certified hourly ASL/Interpreter - Casual to serve on a designated interpreter team. This position is responsible for casual/hourly transliteration services and collaboratively supporting and teaming with other interpreters. This position is responsible for providing interpreting services in American Sign Language (ASL) for a pre-identified purpose. May also work collaboratively to support and partner with other interpreters.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field.
American Sign Language (ASL)fluency.
Four years of related interpreting experience, preferably in post-secondary settings.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Current national certification as ASL/English Interpreter.
Have and maintain Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) membership (national) and membership in at least one affiliate chapter of RID.

Nice To Haves

Experience with psycholinguistics, linguistics, cognitive science, computer science, or a related field is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ethics training and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience of successfully interpreting in a rigorous and fast-paced academic environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
Basic computer skills and proficiency.

Responsibilities

Provides ASL/English interpreting for on-demand and regularly scheduled meetings, talks, classes, and other functions.
Assignments may be a combination of recurring and one-time appointments.
There may be occasional travel for conferences and invited talks.
Adheres to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.
Provides flexibility in scheduling, occasionally accommodating evenings and weekends, and on-call shifts.
Communicates with appropriate faculty, staff, and students to obtain preparation materials for appointments and shares prep materials with interpreters in a timely manner.
Maintains records on the use of interpreting services for departmental reporting requirements.
Stays abreast of best practices in interpreting services and resources.
Attends trainings to stay current on Designated Client’s research, related vernacular, and working in an academic environment.
Performs other related work as needed.