American Sign Language InterpreterHR Representative

Bath, ME - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

BIW is seeking an experienced Interpreter to facilitate communication between hearing and deaf or hard of hearing individuals in manufacturing and/or office environments using American Sign Language or. Thisposition will serve as a liaison for deaf or hard of hearing employees. This position will provide services for trades training and will be required to learn terminology associated with manufacturing to include engineering. This position will report to the Director of Ethics & Compliance. This position may also assist with other HR functions within the department as needed.

This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance if you do not already have one. You must be a US Citizen for considerationand you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of more information regarding the security clearance process please visitInvestigations & Clearance Process ()

Safety Leadership:

Take personal responsibility for your own safety through hazard identification and mitigation.
Ensure practices/processes are safely executed.
Communicate safety concerns and model safe behaviors.

Project Execution:

Utilize BIWs business operating system (BOS) to execute work and communicate progress daily.
Work with team to schedule employee interactions and communicate when additional support is needed.

Training and Development:

Keep up to date on all required training both internal and external.
Work with your leadership team to take advantage of training opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Team Collaboration and Communication:

Work with various internal customers to provide necessary ASL support.
Report to leadership any identified problems so that corrective action may be taken to prevent recurrence.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities for improvement in our daily processes and lead efforts to complete corrective actions to take advantage of those opportunities.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

A High School Diploma or GED is required; college degree in ASL preferred.
3 years of ASL interpretation experience required.
Limited Interpreter License in the State of Maine required; Certified Interpreter License preferred. Current Registry of the Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certified Interpreters qualified for State of Maine Certified Interpreter License but not yet licensed may also apply.
Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance.

Required/Preferred Experience

Expert understanding of both ASL and English required.
Cultural knowledge about the deaf community preferred.
Ability to interpret at least 90 minutes solo and 8 hours with a supporting interpreter required.
Must follow the code of ethics established by The Registry of the Interpreters of the Deaf (RID).
Clearly communicate messages both verbally and in ASL.
Experience using devices and programs to provide remote interpreting preferred.
Must have strong interpersonal skills
Experience supporting communications in manufacturing or heavy industry preferred.
Must be flexible to work scheduled assignments during any of our three shifts.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Job DescriptionBIW is seeking an experienced Interpreter to facilitate communication between hearing and deaf or hard of hearing individuals in manufacturing and/or office environments using American Sign Language or. Thisposition will serve as a liaison for deaf or hard of hearing employees. This p...