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Job Title: Staff Interpreter

Position Type: Full time, 9am – 5pm, 37.5 hours per week

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

Proficient in ASL and communicating fluently between English and ASL
Responsible for completing interpreting assignments in a variety of settings in the WNY community
Member of Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf, in good standing
Maintain confidentiality and abide by the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
Engage in professional development activities to maintain current skills and knowledge of industry trends & changes
In the event that scheduling needs additional support, this position may assist in the coordination/scheduling of ASL services
Position is supervised by the Director of Interpreting Services

Required Skills & Abilities:

Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Sensitivity and experience working with diverse cultural communities and individuals
Work well independently and as a team
Significant knowledge of Deaf & Deaf-Blind Culture and Communities and the Sign Language Interpreting Community, Code of Professional Conduct and Best Practices
Effective and culturally competent ASL & English interpreting skills (may be required to complete a screening)
Minimum Associates degree in ASL/English Interpreting or 5 years experience
Office, administrative, phone, and computer skills

Deaf Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants are asked to respond via email to: Office@wnydas.org or via USPS to:

Deaf Access Services, 2495 Main Street, Suite 446, Buffalo, NY 14214

No phone inquiries please.

All submissions must be received by Friday, September 21, 2018.

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