Lead American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Multicultural Community Services Of The Pioneer Valley • Feeding Hills, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter will promote Leadership, Engagement, and Advocacy for Deaf Empowerment and Resilience. This role is responsible for providing communication access to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind individuals within the residential programs. This will include ASL and/or Tactile/Pro-Tactile interpretation for residential staff and individuals, interpreting spoken and written content into ASL content for those who need the accommodation, and interpreting ASL content into spoken English content for those who need translation. Additionally, this role will provide guidance for residential staff and individuals regarding communication access. Assisting with the coordination of interpreting and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services for agency trainings, events, activities and meetings will be valuable. Assist in transforming agency policies and pertinent information to be more accessible for Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or Deafblind Staff.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of successful interpreter experience
• Successfully completed Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) Interpreter Screening
• Ability to communicate by gestures and other non-verbal modes
• Knowledge and awareness of Deaf Culture, cultural diversity, and knowledge of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind service delivery system
• Proficiency in written English and competent in computer applications
• Must have experience and the ability to establish a positive rapport with individuals from different ethnic, cultural, and/or economic backgrounds
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently

Nice To Haves

• National Association for the Deaf (NAD) Level IV
• National Interpreter Certification (NIC)

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL and/or Tactile/Pro-Tactile interpretation for residential staff and individuals.
• Interpret spoken and written content into ASL content for those who need the accommodation.
• Interpret ASL content into spoken English content for those who need translation.
• Provide guidance for residential staff and individuals regarding communication access.
• Assist with the coordination of interpreting and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services for agency trainings, events, activities and meetings.
• Assist in transforming agency policies and pertinent information to be more accessible for Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or Deafblind Staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed