Disability Services Program Access Sign Language Support Staff Seasonal

The Department of Parks and Recreation Prince Georges County Program Access Department is seekingSign Language Support Staff to provide communication access and inclusive support for children youth and adults participating in after-school programs summer camps and recreation classes at community centers throughout the county.

Support staff work alongside program instructors and participants to facilitate clear communication promote engagement and ensure an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. All selected candidates must provide excellent customer service and must maintain confidentiality regarding disability medical and personal information.

Ideal candidates will have experience working in recreation programs working in childcare or education programs and supporting children or adults that are hard of hearing. Starting positions and pay rates are based on age and previous experience. Hours depend on the program. Please provide examples of experience in your application.

Sign language support I $18.50 - $22.70

Minimum Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older with one (1) year of Sign Language training or experience.

Sign Language Support II $21.00 - $26.01

Minimum Requirements: HS Diploma (or GED) with 1 year of Sign Language training or experience.

Sign Language Support III $24.75 - $31.26

Minimum Requirements: HS Diploma (or GED) with 2 years of Sign Language training or experience interpreting with intermediate signing skills.

Sign Language Support IIII $33.50 - $46.00

Minimum Requirements: HS Diploma (or GED) with 3 years of training and/or experience with advanced proficiency in Sign Language.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sign language support for individuals and groups in recreational educational and social settings
• Facilitate communication between participants staff and instructors
• Adapt communication style to meet the practical social and programmatic needs of participants
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all settings
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure smooth inclusive program delivery

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to present information with accuracy clarity and appropriate vocabulary without misrepresentation or confusion
• Fluent expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language
• Ability to work with diverse age groups and abilities
• Dependable flexible and able to work in a variety of recreation-based environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing sign language support in educational recreational or community settings
• Knowledge of Deaf culture and inclusive practices
• Relevant certifications or training (e.g. RID BEI state licensure) if applicable

Work Hours:

• After-school hours evenings weekends and/or daytime hours
• Schedule varies by program and location

Supplemental Information

These positions are part-time/intermittent and do not include a benefits package. A complete background investigation will be completed prior to hire. Applicants may be subject to medical drug (including marijuana) and alcohol testing.

Work may be indoors or outdoors.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information gender identity or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at or (Maryland Relay 7-1-1). M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.