Spanish Sign Language Interpreter

$135,200 - $135,200/Yr

Cayuse Holdings - Portland, OR

Part-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Portland, OR

About the position

The Spanish Sign Language Interpreter will provide interpretation services across various sectors including education, legal, medical, environmental, and social services within the State of Oregon. This role is essential for facilitating effective communication between deaf individuals and organizations, ensuring that all duties align with the mission and values of Cayuse Civil, LLC.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpreting spoken work situations like lectures, conversations, and meetings
• Translating Spanish Sign Language to English
• Working with an organization's faculty to better facilitate communication with deaf members of the community
• Collaborating with other ASL Interpreters
• Utilizing technology to transcribe spoken English in some settings
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Degree or BA Degree or equivalent in years of experience
• 5+ years of experience with sign languages in Spanish from different parts of Latin America and Spain
• Registry of Interpretation for Deaf (RID), Board of evaluation of Interpretation certification program (BEI), World Association of Sign Language Interpreters
• Demonstrated experience in providing auxiliary aids and services to facilitate effective communication for people with disabilities, including people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind
• Experience in Language Liaison, Education, Medical, Environmental, or Military Interpretation
• Must be comfortable interpreting for organizations like NBCMI, DSHS, CHI, Federal courts, and others
• Assigned interpreters are certified or qualified by Oregon Court Certification program, Oregon Health Authority, or Oregon Health Care Interpreter Program
• Experience interpreting for Metro or other jurisdictions in Oregon
• Experience in specialized vocabularies (i.e., legal, performing arts, cultural, or other specialized vocabulary used in land use and transportation planning)
• Fluency in one or more languages such as Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Nepali, Persian, Romanian, Somali, Tagalog, Telugu, Thai, or Ukrainian
• Ability to pass a background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Strong social awareness for interpretation with empathy and attentiveness
• Understanding of the cultural norms and conventions of the American Deaf Community
• Physical stamina and dexterity for extended interpretation sessions
• Problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $45.00 to $65.00 per hour
• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunity for professional development and training
• Diversity and equal opportunity workplace environment