Interpreter - American Sign Language (ASL)

This position is located in the:

Atlanta Downtown Social Security field office at :
401 W Peachtree St., Ste. 2860 Floor 28 NW., Atlanta, GA 30308
To qualify for this position, you must be proficient in American Sign LanguageAND meet the definition of either a "certified" or "qualified" interpreter.
NOTE: This position is being filled on a full-time, permanent basis. Additional selections may be made within six months from the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, you must be proficient in American Sign LanguageANDmeet the definition of either a "Certified" or "Qualified" interpreter, as detailed below.
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.Education:
Applicants must submit proof of RID/NAD Certification and/or Associate Membership at the time of application. Employment Type: FULL_TIME