ASL Interpreter

Helen Keller Services•Sands Point, NY

1d•$44,591 - $46,799•Hybrid

About The Position

Helen Keller Services (HKS), specifically the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), is seeking two part-time American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters. HKNC has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss since 1967. The ASL Interpreter will provide on-campus and field interpreting services for consumers, staff, stakeholders, and visitors. The role emphasizes empowering individuals towards independence, employment, and quality of life. The position requires flexibility with work schedules, including some evening hours and overnight stays, and occasional travel may be necessary.

Requirements

Required Bachelor’s degree.
Required ITP (Interpreting Training Program- must have passed written RID test) RID/NAD NIC Knowledge test must have passed.
Two or three years of interpreting experience with individuals who are DeafBlind and/or deaf-visually impaired.
Must obtain RID/NAD NIC certification within 5 years of employment.
Proficiency in methods of communication utilized by individuals who are DeafBlind.
Some evening hours will be scheduled based upon students or staff needs and must be flexible with travel when needed.

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 staff and students as assigned.
Provide communications training to assigned participants.
Provide consumer education related to interpreting issues.
May be required to teach and 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.
Maintain daily progress notes on assigned students and submit regular written reports to supervisor.
Assist in the preparation of learning aids.
Participate in meetings to understand the unique issues of students and plan a team approach for solving these issues.
Shares responsibility for the equipment and general appearance of the work area.
Accompany and serve as a guide and/or interpreter for participants, professional staff members, and guests as assigned.
Duties may require the use of a personal vehicle for travel to field sites, meetings, or events, including travel to Albany, NY, and Washington, D.C., 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.