ASL Student Intern
About The Position
WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support. This internship provides a unique opportunity to apply classroom learning in a professional setting, gain exposure to mental health services, and develop interpreting skills in a trauma-informed and person-centered environment. This role is designed for students currently enrolled in an ASL/English Interpreter Training Program who are seeking practicum or internship experience. At WellPower, we believe everyone deserves care in the language they prefer to speak or sign. Our Language Services team includes full-time staff who are professionally trained and nationally certified in Spanish or ASL. We also subcontract with external providers to cover after-hours and other languages.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an ASL/English Interpreter Training Program (associate or bachelor’s level).
- Advanced proficiency in ASL with coursework in interpretation completed or in progress.
- Ability to float to other locations.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in community service, non-profit or healthcare settings is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide ASL/English interpretation while working with another intern and/or staff interpreters for a variety of encounters that include, but are not limited to, classes and workshops about health and wellness, art, employment and technology as well as events like BINGO and yoga.
- Shadow professional interpreters, receive mentorship, and participate in supervision and feedback sessions to strengthen interpreting skills.
- Work alongside teams in the Impact & Engagement department to foster a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Learn and adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct for interpreters, maintaining confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.
- Participate in team/department meetings, in-service training, and supervisory sessions as required.
- Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Mentorship and supervision from certified ASL interpreters.
- Exposure to behavioral health and community-based service environments.
- Opportunity to fulfill practicum/internship requirements for academic programs.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive environment that values your contributions and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
