Sign Language Interpreter
Sign Language Interpreter
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Job Description
Our Opportunity
This recruitment will remain open to develop a qualified candidate pool. The hiring authority reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time; it is in the applicants best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Under the direction of the Access & Disability Services Office Interpreters facilitate communication between the Deaf hardofhearing and hearing consumers. Interpreters use American Sign Language (ASL) signed English transliterating and/or other manual sign systems to provide interpreting services in a wide variety of settings including classrooms and related activities; college events; and employee/applicant activities. Interpreters must be able to adjust to a range of consumer needs and preferences and work comfortably with a wide spectrum of linguistic cognitive and technical skills. ASL interpreters must be able to convey accurately the register tone intent and content of all communication participants.
South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average 43 of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups veterans and bi or multilingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
And if that isnt enough We also offer:
- A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
- Fine dining in the Percival Room offering vegetarian vegan and glutenfree choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
- The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
- A brand new Health & Wellness Center
- FREEBus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
- FREE parking on our campuses permits are not required
- Oncampus child care
- Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge provides yearround beauty and views of Chinook Coho and chum salmon pass through each fall
- Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
- SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
- Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series which are FREE for staff and faculty
- Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
- Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
- The LGBTQIA ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA staff and faculty at the college to share resources build support and community and work towards greater equity and accessibility.
What Youll Do
- Interpret and translate classroom and related activities; college events; and employee/applicant activities
- Facilitate communication between deaf hardofhearing and hearing students faculty staff and the public
- Accurately convey the meaning and spirit of all parties involved
- Match the language skills/needs of deaf and hardofhearing participants
- Abide by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct South Puget Sound Community College policies and applicable state and federal laws
- Observe and team with other interpreters
- Respond to situations and concerns in a culturally competent manner
- Prepare for assignments and request materials needed to provide quality service
- Provide referrals to appropriate college and/or community resources
- Complete Time and Leave Reporting documents in a timely manner
- Maintain records related to work completed as applicable.
Qualifications You Possess
- Associates degree or higher in ASL from an accredited institution
- One 1 academic or calendar year of paid experience interpreting utilizing both receptive and expressive skills.
To Apply
Applications must include the following attachments:
- Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
- Current Resume showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.
Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a casebycase basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is anEqual Opportunity Employer and Educator
South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age disability genetic information sex sexual orientation marital status creed religion or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students employees and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies Title II and Title IX Samantha Dotson Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator Building 25 RoomMottman Rd SW Olympia WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smokefree/drug free environment.
Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at.
Employment Type
Part-Time
