ASL Interpreter

Translation Excellence, Inc. | Full time

Washington, United States | Posted on 04/29/2024

Our mission at TE is straightforward: to advocate for the provision of fulfilling employment experiences for all individuals. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment where every person is afforded equal opportunities to succeed. Our clients serve as the focal point of our commitment. Through upholding principles of professionalism, ethics, and respect, we offer personalized support across various dimensions of workplace engagement.

As the Staff Interpreter reporting to the TE ASL Services Department Manager, your primary responsibility will be to deliver precise and coherent ASL/English interpretation services across diverse sectors, including Federal Government contracts, private businesses, educational institutions, and medical facilities. Your assignments will encompass a range of scenarios, including on-call duties, training sessions, platform interpreting, Video Remote Interpreting, and facilitating one-on-one or small group meetings.

Additionally, you will be expected to participate in TE staff meetings,promotional events, and conferences.

• Conducts proficient sign language interpreting and translation services for clients across various environments,adhering to established American Sign Language/English interpreting protocols.
• Consults with clients, TE personnel,and service providers to identify any potential obstacles that may hinder the successful delivery of interpreting services, such as issues related to instructional materials.
• Exhibits complete adherence to TE'sstandards and policies, as well as the RID Code of Professional Conduct, which includes upholding utmost confidentiality at all times.
• Enhances interpreting skills through continued education training.
• Performs special assignments,projects, and other duties that align with the mission and vision of the company.
• Represents the company as industry andcompany events, and professional conferences, as needed.

• A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a certified sign language interpreter across diverse professional and business environments.

• Active RID National Certification including compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements.

• Must have reliable transportation to travel between different work sites.

• Must be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance (with our sponsorship)

• Ability to be assigned to the majority of TE customer contracts in the Washington Metro Area.

• Must possess and maintain national certification.
  
  Failure to maintain national certification will result in disqualification for this position.

• Proficiency in standard manual communication methods for the Deaf and hard of hearing, encompassing American Sign Language, Signed English, finger spelling, and non-manual expression suchas facial, eye, and body language.

• The culture and cultural experiences of the American Deaf community.

• Current developments, trends, and techniques inthe field of interpreting for both the Deaf and hard of hearing as utilized by the Deaf community.

• National Association of the Deaf (NAD)-Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct,Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Basic record-keeping to develop materials,procedures, metrics, and presentations.

• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct, and adherence to RID CPC at all times.

• Capabilities of computer systems, equipment, and software used in providing interpreting services for the Deaf.

• Conveying the sophisticated thought, intent, andspirit of a Deaf/hard of hearing or hearing speaker to a target audience with superior accuracy, tact, cultural competency, and linguistic integrity.

• Interpreting/transliterating expressively and receptively using manual and oral methods of communication for the Deafand hard of hearing.

• Ability to employ an extensive sign vocabulary toensure accurate interpretation across diverse subject…