ASL Staff Interpreter

WE SERVE ALL. WE HIRE ALL. WE ACCEPT ALL. 

Now interviewing for a part-time (20 hours/week) American Sign Language (ASL) Staff Interpreter to join our Deaf Services Team

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 determinants of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in five Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.

Position Summary

As an ASL Staff Interpreter you will interpret for deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing clients, families and staff in clinical or administrative settings, and to hearing individuals when they are communicating with deaf or hard of hearing clients.  The Staff Interpreter will also be responsible for coordinating schedules of interpreting staff, scheduling with agencies for freelance interpreters, if needed, providing instruction in the use of adaptive equipment, and any other duties assigned. 

Education/Experience/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, human services, or related field highly preferred
• Prior experience in mental health, substance use treatment center and/or medical office setting highly preferred;
• Must be fluent in ASL in order to be able to effectively communicate with hearing individuals and in American Sign Language (ASL), with deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing individuals;
• Strong understanding of deaf culture and resources related to deafness and interpreter standards; 
• Strong ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle highly confidential information with professionalism;
• Must be able to use appropriate industry terminology, and have excellent listening, retention and presentation skills;
• Must have the ability to work and effectively deal with multiple types of personalities in a variety of situations;
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between Aspire locations;
• Must maintain a valid driver's license , current automobile insurance and a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization

Certifications

• RID or any state certification in ASL interpreting; Interpreter Training Program highly preferred;

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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 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.