Job Connection Interpreter

Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

7d•$34 - $35

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 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and fluency in ASL required.
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).
Knowledgeable of Interpreter Code of Ethics and the role of the interpreter. Applicant should also have a basic knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Must possess the ability to relate and be sensitive to deaf persons with varied communication skills and language levels, and be able 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.
As business needs require, employee’s schedule may be adjusted to ensure coverage for Deaf Expos and other deaf outreach events that occur after hours.
Must have reliable transportation and maintain up-to-date auto insurance. Extensive driving is required to attend in-person appointments and assignments.

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.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Flex Spending Account
Employee-paid 403B retirement Plan
Employer-paid 401A retirement plan
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Vacation days starting at 2 weeks per year
12 paid sick days per year
Paid Holidays
Employee insurance plans are able to begin after the first 30 days of employment.