Part-Time Sign Language Interpreter (Leominster/Worcester) Job at Open Sky Community Services
Open Sky Community Services Leominster, MA 01453
$29.65 an hour
Salary: USD $29.65/Hr.
Description and Responsibilities:
The Sign Language Interpreter will provide ASL interpretation to support our team in providing services to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals as part of the ACCS program. There are two Deaf positions within the team and the rest are hearing staff. Part of this position will be enabling the communication between the Deaf and hearing staff and sometimes between Deaf individuals and hearing staff from the integrated team. This position is primarily in person in the Leominster and Worcester regions The Sign Language Interpreter will:
Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity and justice for ALL.
At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,100 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.
As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.
Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility, and begin your career with Open Sky today!
Description and Responsibilities:
Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) is a Department of Mental Health (DMH) funded service that is designed to deliver evidence-based interventions within the context of a clinically focused model. Individuals served reside in the community, both in their own homes and in group living environments (GLEs). ACCS Teams are multidisciplinary, and include clinicians, substance abuse counselors, nurses, peer staff, housing counselors, outreach counselors, and direct care staff.
The Sign Language Interpreter will provide ASL interpretation to support our team in providing services to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals as part of the ACCS program. There are two Deaf positions within the team and the rest are hearing staff. Part of this position will be enabling the communication between the Deaf and hearing staff and sometimes between Deaf individuals and hearing staff from the integrated team. This position is primarily in person in the Leominster and Worcester regions The Sign Language Interpreter will:
- Interpreting staff trainings both virtually and in-person
- Interpreting a variety of meetings among staff members
- Interpreting team meetings between individuals served by the program and members of our integrated team
- Interpreting clinical assessments between individuals served and our clinical staff members
- Interpreting for small group gatherings between individuals served and staff
- Traveling to individual’s homes or locations in the community on occasion to interpret between hearing staff and Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals served
- Working in collaboration with external interpreters for assignments requiring a second interpreter
- Providing education to trainers and meeting leaders regarding providing a deaf-friendly atmosphere at the beginning of each training or meeting
- Adhering to the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct
This position will be 8 hours per week, schedule to be determined with additional hours available depending on need of program.
Qualifications:
- Current National Interpreter Certification (NIC) from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and 2 years of ASL interpreting required.
- Knowledge of deaf culture and experience interpreting in the field of mental health strongly preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Alternative education/experience in lieu of formal education will be considered.
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
- Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.
At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.
Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity and justice for ALL.
At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,100 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.
As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.
Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility, and begin your career with Open Sky today!
Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:
- Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
- We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications
- Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- And more!
Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or disabled veteran status.
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