American Sign Language (ASL) In- person Interpreter Job at Archdiocese of St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO

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  • Archdiocese of St. Louis
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

 

Use your language skills to make a difference in your community. Interpreting and translation work ensures life-giving, even life-saving, resources and services are accessible. Join our team of language professionals and help people   be heard .

POSITION SUMMARY:

Part time position

A Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for facilitating interpretation sessions in a professional, focused manner and utilizing the necessary resources to provide accurate and complete interpretation. Interpreters must possess and maintain a high level of skill, proficiency, and professionalism in interpreting. Due to the sensitive nature of the information processed during an interpretation session, a high degree of integrity and confidentiality must be maintained at all times. 

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Provide interpreting services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing customers in a variety of settings at local, on-site locations
  • Demonstrate fluent, idiomatic Sign Language in a variety of modes and registers, including but not limited to visual ASL, PSE, CASE, SEE, tactile sign, pro-tactile sign
  • Demonstrate fluent, idiomatic spoken English skills in a variety of registers
  • Ability to collaborate in a professional manner with team
  • Work effectively with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrate full compliance with LAMP standards and policies, and the Code of Ethics
  • Maintain professional standards by attending continuing education trainings to maintain the highest standards for delivery of service.
  • Dress appropriately and professionally in accordance with the assignment
  • Treat all with whom you interact with respect and compassion
  • Willing to compete screening including: TB test, drug test, and FBI background check
  • Willing to provide complete Immunization Records
  • Possess reliable transportation
  • Submit electronic timesheets within 24 hours of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Formal interpreter training (ITP)
  • Deep understanding of Deaf culture
  • Experience in relevant areas other than interpretation (e.g. healthcare, legal) is a plus
  • Experience with DeafBlind (tactile, low vision, protactile) persons a plus

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • RID or BEI Certified with the state of Missouri and/or Illinois
  • Licensed to interpret with MCDHH/SCI or Missouri and/or IDHHC of Illinois
  • Eligibility to work for any U.S. employer

 

Pre-Employment Screening 

 

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. 

 

 

Language. Access. Multicultural. People. (LAMP) provides and promotes equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, or citizenship as provided by federal law.

Job Tags

Part time, Local area,

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