Certified Deaf Interpreter - Deaf Services

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Now hiring for a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)!

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive “whole health” services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social drivers of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in four Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.

Position Summary

The Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) will provide specialized interpreting services to deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing individuals in both clinical and non clinical settings, including integrated behavioral health, medical, outpatient, and school based programs. The CDI will collaborate with ASL interpreters and professionals to facilitate accurate, culturally and linguistically appropriate communication between deaf clients, their families, staff, and hearing individuals as part of the interdisciplinary team. Services may be provided in person or via remote platforms, ensuring effective communication access in therapeutic and community environments.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• Must be fluent and able to effectively communicate with hearing individuals and in ASL with deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing individuals and individuals with minimal language skills
• Mental Health and/or medical setting experience highly preferred
• Understanding of the behavioral health, healthcare and community work, is a plus

Certification

• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) National Certification required

Other Requirements

• Deep personal commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Aspire Indiana Health
• Strong ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle highly confidential information with professionalism
• Ability to be flexible and work some early evenings during the Monday - Friday period
• Must have a strong understanding of deaf culture and resources related to deafness and interpreter standards
• Must adhere to the RID’s Code of Professional Conduct (CPC)
• Must be able to use appropriate industry terminology, have excellent listening, retention and presentation skills
• Must have reliable transportation to travel between multiple locations to interpret and attend trainings and/or meetings
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization

Benefits

Aspire prioritizes a work culture that takes care of employees not only at work but in their personal lives as well. The following are offered to *eligible employees:  

• Group Medical (PPO and HSA Plans)
• Affordable visits, labs, and prescriptions through Aspire Indiana Health clinics
• Health Savings Account
• Group Dental and Vision Plans
• Prescription coverage, including low copays on all covered medications through select pharmacy locations
• Employee Wellness Program
• Group Life, AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Paid-Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match - Up to 6% match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Your Money Line Financial Wellness Program 

*Eligibility dependent on full time or part time status. Not all benefits are offered to part time or temporary employees.

Learn more about us at Aspireindiana.org, and see our Core Values, benefits and current job listings on our Careers page. Or check out our Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube pages.

Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees. 

All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.   

Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer