Hourly Sign Language Interpreter (Hourly Interpreter/Realtime Captioner/Computer-Aided Transcriber) - DPRC

DPRC • San Francisco, CA

14d • $43 - $63

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services Coordinator, Sign-Language Interpreters provide communication access sign-language interpreting (SLI) to Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals, including students, faculty, staff, and university guests. Incumbents facilitate communication by using American Sign Language (ASL) to provide sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign transliteration and interpretation services in a wide array of academic settings and public events.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the process on interpretation
• ASL and/or English sign system as required by the student(s) or the assignment
• The methods and techniques used in communicating with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing consumers
• The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct
• The vocabulary used in the courses to which the Interpreter is assigned
• A demonstrated knowledge of Deaf Culture.
• Ability to hear spoken English and use ASL, Signed English, and/or another manual sign system to effectively generate language
• Interpret and transliterate between the ASL and sign systems and spoken English at a speed required by the assignment, which may involve a variety of settings such as a classroom, conference, and/or one-on-one meeting
• Work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Any combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting experience that demonstrates assurance of the skills appropriate for the level of the assignment(s) is required.
• Typically, sufficient interpreting training or experience requires graduation from an interpreter training program and/or relevant documented interpreting experience.
• In addition, a wide acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at a postsecondary educational institution may be essential to fully comprehend and accurately interpret the concepts, language, and vocabulary used in the assigned instructional, academic, and/or administrative situations.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma (or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s Degree from a post-secondary institution
• Certificate of completion from an accredited Interpreter Preparation Program or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of Deaf culture
• Previous interpreting experience in a post-secondary setting
• Knowledge and experience with manual and oral interpreting/transliteration techniques in higher education
• Ability to work as a contributing member of an interpreting/transliterating team in higher education settings
• Ability to assess and meet communication preferences of consumer
• Knowledge of, adherence to, and current membership in the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct
• Commitment to the Associate Continuing Education Tracking (ACET) program of RID
• Working knowledge of the range of disability types encountered in higher education settings
• At least 2 years of previous interpreting/transliterating experience in a post-secondary setting
• RID Certification: NIC: Certified, Advanced or Master; CI, CT, CSC, IC/TC and/or NAD Certification, Levels 3, 4 or 5
• Preference given to an interpreter who has proven experience and excels in upper-division and graduate-level courses
• Ability to interpret/transliterate in all higher education settings and for public events
• Ability to convey complex concepts and adapt sign vocabulary to student needs and language preferences

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign transliteration and interpretation services to Deaf and hard of hearing students, faculty, staff, and guests in settings as assigned.
• Apply Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct as appropriate.
• Research technical terminology related to assignment to develop vocabulary in appropriate settings
• Consult with student, instructor, and/or interpreting team, as necessary
• Work with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services Coordinator to resolve any issues around access to materials for interpreters and/or the consumer.
• Demonstrate behaviors that are in line with the User Friendly Principles (P530C) and Principles of Conduct for a Multi-Cultural University (P30D);
• Demonstrate safe work practices for oneself, others and the office environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees