What are the responsibilities and job description for the American Sign Language Staff Interpreter FT @ Avamere Chestnut Lane! position at Chestnut Lane Operations?
Job Description
Job Description
American Sign Language Staff Interpreter
Type : Full-Time
Shift : Various schedules, NOC / Swing / Day shifts available, weekend availability required
Wage : $28-45 / hour DOE
Benefits : Employee Medical Benefits starting at $17.50 per pay period for Regence or Kaiser, for full-time employees.
Location : Avamere at Chestnut Lane - 1219 NE 6th St., Gresham, OR 97030
To learn more about this position directly from our Executive Director, follow this link : https : / / vimeo.com / 1013267936
Avamere at Chestnut Lane is a Deaf and DeafBlind Community.
Proficiency in American Sign Language and Tact ile Sign Language is necessary for this position.
Responsibilities :
- Provide interpretation services appropriate for the language and the cultural background of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or hearing residents and staff through the use of American Sign Language (ASL), English, and / or tactile ASL.
- Coordinates the work of staff within interpreting role to ensure compliance with company standards and policies.
- Coordinates with outside agencies to secure additional interpreters as needed.
- Works effectively in teams with other sign language interpreters.
- Adheres to the standards of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
- May provide front desk or other similar support as needed.
- Maintains good attendance, is prompt and comes to work on assigned days.
- Attends and participates in required facility in-service and trainings.
- Follows company policy and procedures. Adheres to the corporate compliance program and standards of conduct.
- Demonstrates ethical and appropriate workplace behaviors.
- Assist Executive Director with ensuring all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Develops and maintains a good working rapport with other departments within the facility to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
- Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, respect, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility
- Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
- Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to your immediate supervisor.
- Report all allegations of resident abuse and / or misappropriation of resident property.
- Reports all incidents / accidents immediately. Reports occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious waste or hazardous chemicals to supervisor
- Follows safety regulations in the use and maintenance of equipment and
supplies.
Qualifications :
Employee Perks :
At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status"
The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion
Salary : $28 - $45
