ACCS Sign Language Interpreter North County Integrated Team C

Overview

ACCS Sign Language Interpreter (20 Hours) – North County Integrated Team C at The Bridge of Central Massachusetts
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The Sign Language Interpreter will provide ASL interpretation to support the ACCS team in delivering services to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals. This position enables communication between deaf and hearing staff and between deaf individuals and hearing staff. This position supports the Leominster and Worcester regions and requires travel to programs in these areas.

• Interpreting in person and virtual staff trainings, meetings among staff members, and team meetings between individuals served by the program and members of our integrated team.
• Interpreting for small group gatherings between individuals served and staff and for clinical assessments between individuals served and clinical staff members.
• Traveling to individuals’ homes or community locations on occasion to interpret between hearing staff and Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals served.
• Working in collaboration with external interpreters for assignments requiring a second interpreter.
• Providing education to trainers and meeting leaders regarding providing a deaf-friendly atmosphere at the beginning of each training or meeting.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Current National Interpreter Certification (NIC) from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and 2 years of ASL interpreting, required.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities.

Open Sky Community Services is committed to helping individuals live productive and fulfilling lives. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL. We strive for transparency, continuous learning, and a positive work culture that values diverse perspectives.

• Excellent supervision (individual and group), professional development, and training opportunities.
• Generous paid time off plan – starts with 29 days (almost 6 weeks) in the first year, including 12 paid holidays; increases to 32 days in year 2, with a current maximum of 43 days (over 8 weeks).
• Tuition reimbursement and reimbursement for various Human Services certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plan.
• 403b retirement plan with employer match.
• Life insurance (employer-paid).
• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.