Asl Interpreter

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:

• 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.

• Interpret employee requests regarding supported individual/staff meetings, supported individual medical appointments, JNCS policies, and etc.

• Attend meetings including department meetings, staff supervision meetings, supported individual in-services, quarterly program meetings, and training for staff that require interpreting.

• Interpret documents including employment documents, training documentation and program documentation as needed.

• Interpret verbal- and video-based resources (including but not limited to internal training materials, staff communications, and social media/external outreach content).

• Understand and communicate JNCSs Mission and policies and procedures when necessary.

• Maintain calendar of availability for all meetings that require interpreting components (including requests that extend to community environments).

• Maintain monthly JNCS interpreting log.

• Assist in developing and expanding Deaf access extending to recruitment components, social media outlets, and employee training.

• Provide positive communication and support to supported individuals and staff at all times.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 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.

• Minimum 5 years of interpreting experience.

• A.B.A or Masters within the related field.

• Certification from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or certification equivalent is desired.

• Comprehensive understanding of Deaf Culture.

• Experience in Sight Translation is highly desirable.

• Ability to internalize and implement organization mission, culture, and values.

• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively.

• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.

• 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.