American Sign Language; ASL Interpreter

Position: American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
Join the Vital Core Team in Delaware! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

Vital Core Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter for Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, Delaware for PRN!!!

Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS) has improved and advanced the field of correctional healthcare. We're people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. We've gathered the industry's brightest leaders to help us redefine the way correctional healthcare is delivered. We hire experienced and committed health professionals, then use our knowledge and experience to educate our staff and focus on continuous learning.

We care about our employees and one of the ways that is reflected is within our robust benefits package that exceeds industry standards.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) INTERPRETER
POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a qualified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to support effective communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals and staff within a correctional environment. This role is critical in ensuring equitable access to services, including medical, mental health, legal, and programmatic interactions, while maintaining safety, security, and confidentiality.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) INTERPRETER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide accurate, unbiased ASL interpretation for incarcerated individuals, staff, and service providers.
• Facilitate communication during medical appointments, mental health sessions, educational programs, and other facility interactions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with facility policies and professional interpreting standards.
• Adhere to all security procedures and protocols required in a correctional environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including healthcare providers, custody staff, and administrators.
• Document services rendered as required by facility guidelines.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) INTERPRETER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

• Certification in ASL interpretation (e.g., RID certification or equivalent) preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language and English.
• Ability to pass background and drug screening and meet all correctional facility clearance requirements.
• Strong understanding of professional ethics and boundaries.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) INTERPRETER
SCHEDULE

• PRN

PRN