Part-Time American Sign Language Interpreter Newark LilyLifestyle

Job Details

The Christiana Care Language Services department is currently recruiting for a Part-time American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) to servedeaf and hard of hearing patients and staff, rendering information accurately and completely in compliance with all the CC Language Services and CC hospital policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will understand a variety of signing and spoken styles and registers and interpret with the highest degree of accuracy and completeness. They will demonstrate cultural competency and understand language as an expression of culture, recognize the underlying assumptions of each party about medicine, the encounter, the illness etc. and use this understanding to empower patient and provider to better understand each other.

In addition, have the ability to work well under pressure and manage stressful situations.

• Hours:
  
  24 hours per week, with potential for additional hours (depending on the needs)
• Shift: Day shift, with paid on-call requirement every two weeks
• Location:
  
  Based in Newark, DE, with rotation to Wilmington, DE, and Elkton, MD; other Christiana Care locations as needed by appointment
• On-Call:
  Nights and weekends required during on-call weeks; pay differential applies
• Additional Benefits:
  Annual stipends for uniforms and certification CEUs

• High school diploma or GED required. An associate degree or college work in ASL or any area related to science or human services highly desired.
• Fluency in American Sign Language and English, the latter both oral and written.
• One to two years' experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter, preferred
• Certification Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) preferred

• Diverse and Inclusive culture
• Robust benefit package including full medical, dental and vision
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more

Hourly Pay Range: $30.34 - $48.55 This pay rate/range represents Christiana Care's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.