What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASL Interpreter position at JAY NOLAN COMMUNITY SERVICES INC?
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Jay Nolan Community Services
Position Description Title: ASL Interpreter
Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Full-Time
General Description:
We are looking for an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to provide interpreting services to facilitate communication and ensure access throughout all areas of the JNCS agency for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) supported individuals and employees.
Job Responsibilities:
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Interpret requests from supported individuals with autism and other intellectual and./or developmental disabilities concerning direct support needs, wants and desires to promote autonomy, and etc.
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Interpret employee requests regarding supported individual/staff meetings, supported individual medical appointments, JNCS policies, and etc.
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Attend meetings including department meetings, staff supervision meetings, supported individual in-services, quarterly program meetings, and training for staff that require interpreting.
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Interpret documents including employment documents, training documentation and program documentation as needed.
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Interpret verbal- and video-based resources (including but not limited to internal training materials, staff communications, and social media/external outreach content).
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Understand and communicate JNCSs Mission and policies and procedures when necessary.
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Maintain calendar of availability for all meetings that require interpreting components (including requests that extend to community environments).
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Maintain monthly JNCS interpreting log.
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Assist in developing and expanding Deaf access extending to recruitment components, social media outlets, and employee training.
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Provide positive communication and support to supported individuals and staff at all times.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Be able to effectively interpret highly complex or specialized subject matter that may require a high degree of linguistic, cognitive, and technical skill in order to fully convey all aspects of the experience.
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Minimum 5 years of interpreting experience.
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A.B.A or Masters within the related field.
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Certification from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or certification equivalent is desired.
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Comprehensive understanding of Deaf Culture.
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Experience in Sight Translation is highly desirable.
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Ability to internalize and implement organization mission, culture, and values.
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Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
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Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
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Ability to be an effective team member.
Benefits for Full-Time JNCS employees: medical insurance, dental insurance, vacation and paid sick leave, vision & Aflac insurance, paid allowance for cell phone use, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, paid CPR & First Aid training, 403b retirement plan with company matching, childcare reimbursement program, pet insurance, on-the-job training, and more.
About Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc.:
Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS) is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization established in 1975 by members of the Autism Society of LA. Our mission is to enable individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) to live fulfilling lives as members of the community by providing support services customized to their individual needs. Currently, JNCS has over 600 staff supporting over 450 individuals through individualized community-based programs.
Qualifications
Salary : $35 - $41
