Freelance Interpreter, Disabilities Resource Center

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services/communication access in the classroom and at college functions.
• Promote and support the college’s strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the SF community.
• Comply with all College policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations, and interpreter code of conduct.
• Work as a member of the DRC Team.
• Provide service of excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Flexible to accommodate the changes in students’ needs and/or schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The Interpreter must be nationally certified or in the process of being certified, or eligible to be certified as a Sign Language interpreter.
• A criminal background check will be conducted.
• Demonstrated experience working with students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing in the postsecondary environment.
• Two (2) years or more experience in interpreting in the postsecondary environment.

General Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in both English and ASL.
• Communication—able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, and empathetic way.
• Multicultural – ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all peoples within and external to the organization.