Designated ASL Interpreter
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
We are searching for an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter to join our team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This part-time position will provide services for ARL employee(s) who have hearing loss by facilitating supporting and maximizing collaborations within ARL the University visitors sponsors and other stakeholders in a variety of research settings at both on and off-site locations.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Simultaneously interpret/transliterate from English into American Sign Language as well as from American Sign Language into English
Contribute to the assessment of accessible meetings and events; recommend changes for improvements
Maintain awareness of best practices emerging trends issues and legislation related to interpreter services
Operate in accordance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and National Association of the Deaf (NAD) code of professional conduct with emphasis applied to maintaining confidentiality
Required skills/experience areas include:
Bachelors degree in ASL/English Interpreting or related degree plus three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Fluency in ASL
Demonstrated success with active listening and analyzing language quickly to interpret tone emotion and context accurately
Knowledge of RID and NAD standards ethics and code of conduct and willingness to become certified/maintain certification in RID and/or NAD
Ability to maintain a constant and high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Willingness to obtain and maintain a government security clearance at the secret level
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
Certification from RID and/or NAD
Experience in a University or research setting
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility if required
Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College PA. Working hours will average 12 hours/week Monday through Friday during regular business hours. This non-exempt position may require travel to off-site locations including overnight travel. However this is not a requirement and can be discussed during the interview process.
ARLs purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific engineering and technology problems in support of the Navy the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intel Community (IC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL visit our web site at .
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.All positions at ARL require candidates topossess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
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EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Deaf Education
- LAMP Stack
- Medical Terminology
- Smartsheet
- Translation
- Interpretation
- Child Protective Services
- Public Speaking
- Social Work
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