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Open Sky Community Services · 4 days ago

ACCS Sign Language Interpreter (20 Hours) - North County Integrated Team C

Leominster, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$33.05/hr - $33.05/hr

2+ years exp

Open Sky Community Services is dedicated to providing compassionate care to individuals with mental illness or dual diagnosis. The Sign Language Interpreter will facilitate communication between Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals and staff, supporting the ACCS team in delivering services effectively.

EducationHealth CareMedicalMental HealthNon ProfitTraining

Responsibilities

Interpreting in person and virtual staff trainings, meetings among staff members and team meetings between individuals served by the program and members of our integrated team

Interpreting for small group gatherings between individuals served and staff and for clinical assessments between individuals served and clinical staff members

Traveling to individual’s homes or locations in the community on occasion to interpret between hearing staff and Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals served

Working in collaboration with external interpreters for assignments requiring a second interpreter

Providing education to trainers and meeting leaders regarding providing a deaf-friendly atmosphere at the beginning of each training or meeting

Qualification

ASL interpretingNational Interpreter CertificationReliabilityWillingness to learnOpen to new opportunities

Required

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required

Current National Interpreter Certification (NIC) from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and 2 years of ASL interpreting, required

Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record, required

Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities

Benefits

Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities

Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)

We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)

Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

And more!