Housing and Supported Employment Per Diem ASL Interpreter​/Education Specialist West Newton, PA

Position: Housing and Supported Employment Per Diem ASL Interpreter/Education Specialist West Newton, PA [...]
# Per Diem ASL Interpreter/Education Specialist Job in West Newton, PAPA – West Newton 15089, Westmoreland County

Department HOUSING AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT State/CityPA - West Newton Work TypePRNHourly Rate
65.00 - 70.00 $ Date Posted
06 August 2026##

Job Description
** Per Diem ASL Interpreter/Education Specialist | Home Health*
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* Location:

** Pennsylvania  
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* Employment Type:

** Per Diem  
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* Work Location:

** Field-Based  
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* Schedule:

** Flexible  
** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt This position is classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable Pennsylvania labor regulations.
** About Our Company
** One Well Health Care and its affiliated companies are dedicated to empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism to lead fulfilling, self-directed lives. We provide compassionate, person-centered care that promotes dignity, independence, and inclusion across community and home settings throughout the United States.
** Position Summary
** The ASL Interpreter / Education Specialist provides professional American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and individualized education al support to individuals receiving services through Pennsylvania's Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). This position ensures equal access to communication while promoting education al achievement, employment readiness, community participation, self-advocacy, independence, and person-centered outcomes. Services are delivered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and agency regulations.
** Position Scope
** This is a Per Diem, non-exempt, field-based position serving participants throughout Pennsylvania. Services are provided in education al, vocational, employment, medical, home, community, and virtual environments. The position requires independent scheduling, professional judgment, and local travel to assigned service locations while maintaining flexibility to meet participant and program needs.
** Key Responsibilities
** Provide accurate and culturally appropriate ASL interpreting and individualized ODP Education Support services in education al, employment, medical, home, community, and virtual settings. Support participants in achieving education al, vocational, and independent living goals while promoting self-advocacy and community inclusion. Collaborate with participants, families, educators, employers, Supports Coordinators, and interdisciplinary teams; maintain confidentiality and compliance with agency policies and applicable regulations;

complete timely and accurate documentation; participate in required meetings and training; and perform other assigned duties in support of One Well Health Care's mission.
** Regulatory Frameworks
** Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including:
* Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requirements
* HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
* Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) interpreter registration requirements
* Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
* One Well Health Care policies and procedures
* Applicable education al and professional ethical standards
** Confidentiality
* * Maintains strict confidentiality of all participant, employee, organizational, and protected health information in accordance with HIPAA, ODP requirements, agency policies, and applicable privacy regulations.
** Documentation Requirements
** Complete accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation for all services provided, including service notes, attendance records, participant progress, and other required agency or ODP documentation in accordance with established deadlines and documentation standards.
** Certifications
* ** Current state teaching credential or certification in ASL, Deaf Education , Special Education , or related education al field, as applicable to state requirements.
* Current certification or qualified status through the American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA), at the minimum level required by program standards.
* Current registration with the applicable state interpreter registry or governing body, including Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and…