Professional Expert – ASL Interpreter, SAS

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About the Position : Job Description

Job Description

This posting is to establish a pool of qualified applicants. The department may not be actively recruiting. Applications submitted will remain active for up to one (1) year.

Should the department be interested in interviewing you, you will be contacted by the department with the information provided in your application.

Job Description :

This posting is to establish a pool of qualified applicants. SAS may not be actively recruiting. Applications submitted will remain active for up to one (1) year.

Once you have submitted the application, contact the SAS Interpreting Services Specialist at .

SAS ASL Interpreters receive technical and functional direction from the SAS Interpreting Services Specialist. SAS ASL Interpreters will provide interpreting services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Interpreting / Transliterating Level 0

This is a mentoring level. Required : High School Diploma and completion of an ASL Ethics Course. Preferred : Completion of an Interpreter Training Program.

Interpreting / Transliterating Level I

Level One requires a minimum of 0-2 yrs of experience, a High School Diploma, completion of an ASL Ethics Course, and an ASL Interpreting evaluation.

Completion of an Interpreter Training Program is preferred.

Interpreting / Transliterating Level II

Level Two requires a minimum of 2-4 yrs of experience, a High School Diploma, completion of an ASL Ethics Course, and an ASL Interpreting evaluation.

Completion of an Interpreter Training Program is preferred.

Interpreting / Transliterating Level III

Level Three requires a minimum of 4-5 years of experience, a High School Diploma, completion of an ASL Ethics Course, and an ASL Interpreting evaluation.

Completion of an Interpreter Training Program is preferred.

Interpreting / Transliterating Level IV

Level Four requires a minimum of 5-6 years of experience, a High School Diploma, completion of an ASL Ethics Course, and an ASL Interpreting evaluation.

Completion of an Interpreter Training Program is preferred.

Interpreting / Transliterating Level V

Level Five requires a minimum of a RID Certification, or completion of RID written test and an ASL Interpreting evaluation, or EIPA Level 4 / 5 and an ASL Interpreting evaluation.

Exceptions to minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the hiring department / authority.

Employment Requirements

Applicant Documents :

• Resume.
• Copy of completion of Ethics Class as required per level.
• Copy of RID / EIPA Certification or proof of written completion.
• References of experience or recommendations.
• Unofficial transcripts of Interpreter Training Program if applicable.

Physical Demands and Working Environment :

While performing the duties of this job the ASL Interpreter is required to perform light lifting of hands and arms above the shoulders and head;

possess finger dexterity to sign.

Employment Requirements :

• Live scan is required.
• Must complete TB test at the time of employment.

Benefits :

This position is not eligible for full-time benefits.