ASL Interpreter

Easterseals New Jersey • Jamesburg, NJ

115d • $68,000 - $73,000

About The Position

The ASL Interpreter provides interpreting support to Easterseals staff, clients, and external community agencies through the Career Pathway Connections program, which supports people who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind, or hard of hearing. The role provides interpretation for activities such as staff and client meetings, employee trainings, town halls, stakeholder meetings, regulatory audits, and state-required meetings. It also supports novice Deaf staff and represents Easterseals at State agency meetings.

The Interpreter mentors and develops noncertified interpreting staff by creating professional development plans and curriculum, researching workshops and training opportunities, conducting sign-language skill assessments for potential hires, evaluating novice staff, providing skills feedback, and holding weekly follow-up meetings. The position also ensures vehicles and equipment are maintained and in proper working order. Driving is an essential function, and the schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; flexible hours may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Interpreting or a related field.
• RID Interpreter Certification required.
• At least 5 years of interpreting experience.
• Well-versed in Deaf culture.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; driving eligibility is subject to post-offer verification under company insurance requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Proficient with Zoom.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience mentoring interpreters and creating professional development plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation to Easterseals staff, clients, and external community agencies.
• Create equal access for Deaf staff and clients by interpreting staff meetings, employee trainings, stakeholder meetings, client meetings, and other activities.
• Support novice Deaf staff during staff training and organizational meetings.
• Mentor and develop noncertified interpreting staff by creating professional development plans and researching effective training programs.
• Develop professional development curriculum to train or enhance novice interpreting staff skills.
• Conduct sign-language skill assessments for potential new hires.
• Evaluate novice interpreting staff and provide effective skills feedback.
• Hold weekly follow-up meetings with novice staff to help improve their interpretation skills.
• Research workshops and training opportunities for staff.
• Interpret for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory audits and state-required meetings.
• Attend and represent Easterseals at State agency meetings.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained and in proper working order.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, holidays, medical leave, and PTO buy-back options.
• Direct deposit and payroll cards.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Referral bonuses.
• Recognition Program.
• Paid orientation and ongoing training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree