Educational Interpreter - American Sign Language ASL
Educational Interpreter - American Sign Language ASL
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Applying to this position ensures you will be considered for all open Educational Interpreter (EI) positions.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Educational Interpreter is part of the students school team. They have the freedom to act within Departmental and UVM Medical Center policy to maximize services to students and school districts. They must follow a professional code of ethics regulations and laws as they pertain to interpreters and student rights. They receive guidance from the Supervisor of the ASL/Bilingual Unit and peer support from the other Educational Interpreters Communication Facilitators Sign Support Providers and DHHDB Edu Svcs Staff.
KNOWLEDGE/SPECIAL SKILLS:
Fluency in English and American Sign Language
Understands and agrees to follow confidentiality rules and a Code of Ethics such as the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
This position requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills a high level ofprofessionalism and the ability to exercise sound discretion in the moment to serve the needs of the students and schools as they arise.
Knowledge sensitivity and ability to bridge ethnic values cultural beliefs and behaviors within educational systems. Ability to work with diverse populations from various cultural/economic backgrounds and age groups.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree preferred or High School Diploma or Equivalent with minimum 2 years relevant college or professional training or equivalent experience required or Native ASL user.
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 4.0 or higher preferred or credentialed by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
Successful completion of a formal program in American Sign Language / English interpreting preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum two years of formal educational/medical interpreting with demonstrated knowledge of educational specialties.
WHY UVM HEALTH NETWORK (UVMHN)
As a team The University of Vermont Health Network improves the lives of our patients by delivering outstanding care costeffectively as close to patients homes as possible. Working together to better serve our communities makes us stronger focused on collaboration instead of competition.
BENEFITS:
At UVMMC we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive total compensation package that includes salary health and wellness benefits paid time off and more.
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