Job Connection Interpreter - South Gate

Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc•South Gate, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Placement Specialist, the Job Connection Interpreter will provide interpreting for sensitivity awareness for existing and potential employers of deaf and hard of hearing consumers. This role works closely with the Placement Specialist to provide job development/placement services to deaf and hard-of-hearing users of GLAD Employment Services (ES). The interpreter will identify and develop employment opportunities, using both traditional and non-traditional employment resources, for consumers in need of employment assistance and perform direct communication support to deaf and hard-of-hearing employment placement coordinators at designated AJCC field offices. The position also involves performing such tasks and responsibilities as may be delegated.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and fluency in ASL required
Knowledgeable of Interpreter Code of Ethics and the role of the interpreter
Basic knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Ability to relate and be sensitive to deaf persons with varied communication skills and language levels
Ability to work with a diverse, multi-ethnic population
Ability to handle consumers’ confidential information
Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to perform professionally
Punctuality and reliability are a must
Demonstrated efficiency with Microsoft Office programs required
Be detail-oriented with strong organizational and written communication skills
Must prioritize and handle multiple tasks, sometimes with competing deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills are required
Must maintain a cooperative relationship with co-employees, directors, employers, outside vendors, and the CEO
Must have reliable transportation and maintain up-to-date auto insurance
Extensive driving is required to attend in-person appointments and assignments
Selected candidate must complete and pass a background check of references, criminal background screening and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Achieving to obtain or already have an ASL Interpreter Certification from the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with Level 4 or above; or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) given by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)

Responsibilities

Provide interpreting for sensitivity awareness for existing and potential employers of deaf and hard of hearing consumers
Work closely with the Placement Specialist to provide job development/placement services to deaf and hard-of-hearing users of GLAD Employment Services (ES)
Identify and develop employment opportunities, using both traditional and non-traditional employment resources, for consumers in need of employment assistance
Provide direct communication support to deaf and hard-of-hearing employment placement coordinators at designated AJCC field offices
Perform such tasks and responsibilities as may be delegated