Interpreter - American Sign Language (ASL)-GA

To qualify for this position, you must be proficient in American Sign Language AND meet the definition of either a "Certified" or "Qualified" interpreter, as detailed below. Recruitment incentive may be authorized (additional information or documentation may be required)

CERTIFIED INTERPRETER:
Interpreter is certified by a recognized certifying organization, such as the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and/or the National Association of the Deaf (NAD).

QUALIFIED INTERPRETER:
Interpreter has four (4) years paid professional experience within the last six (6) years. Paid professional experience is defined as providing interpretive services that included interpreting difficult technical material including medical terminology, policies, rules and regulations such as those used by the Social Security Administration, on a full-time or part-time basis in a professional capacity for the purposes of gainful employment. A qualified interpreter must demonstrate fluency in expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language, manually coded English, Pidgin Signed English and spoken English and maintain an Associate Membership in good standing with RID.

• Knowledge of American Sign Language and other accepted methods of communication with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing to render interpretations that are grammatically correct.
• Possesses certification from an organization such as the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) (NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master, CI, CT, CI/CT or CSC), the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) (Level IV or V), or a recognized state certifying body.
• Knowledge of English to produce interpretations that are grammatically correct and which use a wide range of non-technical, technical or legal vocabulary.
• Basic knowledge of extensive, technical information and vocabulary used by employees who are deaf or hard of hearing in the performance of their duties.
• Ability to interface with managers and employees to provide guidance and assistance in relating to their employees who are deaf or hard of hearing.