Part-Time American Sign Language Interpreter - Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
The ChristianaCare Language Services department is currently recruiting for a Part-time American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) to serve deaf and hard of hearing patients and staff, rendering information accurately and completely in compliance with all the CC Language Services and CC hospital policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will understand a variety of signing and spoken styles and registers and interpret with the highest degree of accuracy and completeness. They will demonstrate cultural competency and understand language as an expression of culture, recognize the underlying assumptions of each party about medicine, the encounter, the illness etc. and use this understanding to empower patient and provider to better understand each other. In addition, have the ability to work well under pressure and manage stressful situations. Position Details: Hours: 24 hours per week, with potential for additional hours (depending on the needs) Shift: Day shift, with paid on-call requirement every two weeks Location: Based in Newark, DE, with rotation to Wilmington, DE, and Elkton, MD; other ChristianaCare locations as needed by appointment On-Call: Nights and weekends required during on-call weeks; pay differential applies Additional Benefits: Annual stipends for uniforms and certification CEUs
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Fluency in American Sign Language and English, the latter both oral and written.
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree or college work in ASL or any area related to science or human services highly desired.
- One to two years’ experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter, preferred
- Certification Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve deaf and hard of hearing patients and staff
- Render information accurately and completely in compliance with all the CC Language Services and CC hospital policies and procedures
- Understand a variety of signing and spoken styles and registers and interpret with the highest degree of accuracy and completeness
- Demonstrate cultural competency and understand language as an expression of culture
- Recognize the underlying assumptions of each party about medicine, the encounter, the illness etc. and use this understanding to empower patient and provider to better understand each other
- Work well under pressure and manage stressful situations
Benefits
- Diverse and Inclusive culture
- Robust benefit package including full medical, dental and vision
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more
- Annual stipends for uniforms and certification CEUs
- Competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
