ASL Interpreter

About the role

Helen Keller Services is seeking two part-time career opportunities as American Sign Language Interpreters. HKNC, founded in 1967, works to improve the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. The ASL Interpreter role involves providing on-campus and field interpreting services.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-campus and field interpreting as required.
• Provide instruction in American Sign Language and Pro-Tactile and/or adaptation to accessible Communication to staff and students as assigned.
• Provide communications training to assigned participants.
• Conduct consumer education related to interpreting issues.
• Teach and interpret for selected staff/students and others, other than the regularly scheduled work period, if required.
• Maintain daily progress notes on assigned students and submit regular written reports to supervisor.
• Assist in the preparation of learning aids.
• Participate in meetings to understand the unique issues of students and plan a team approach for solving these issues.
• Accompany and serve as a guide and/or interpreter for participants, professional staff members, and guests as assigned.
• Duties may require the use of a personal vehicle for travel to field sites, meetings, or events, including travel to Albany, NY, and Washington, D.C., for on-site interpretation.
• Flexibility with work schedules, including some evening hours and overnight stays, is necessary to meet participants' and staff members’ needs.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• Required Bachelor’s degree.
• Required ITP (Interpreting Training Program) - must have passed written RID test and RID/NAD NIC Knowledge test.
• Two or three years of interpreting experience with individuals who are DeafBlind and/or deaf-visually impaired.
• Must obtain RID/NAD NIC certification within 5 years of employment.
• Proficiency in methods of communication utilized by individuals who are DeafBlind.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to adapt to various communication methods and technologies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and environments.

Benefits

At Helen Keller Services, we offer a generous paid time off policy and a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Personal Days
• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability/Life Insurance
• Ancillary Benefit options
• 403b Program with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Note: Applicants may opt to accept this position as a No-Frills employee, receiving an additional 10% premium on the hourly rate of pay but not participating in the Union Health Insurance Plan. Individuals seeking a No-frills position must show they have alternative insurance to be eligible.