**Job Summary:**
United Staff Group is currently seeking a skilled Sign Language Interpreter to join our team. As a Sign Language Interpreter, you will play a crucial role in facilitating communication between individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who can hear, ensuring effective understanding and interaction.
**Responsibilities:**
- Translate spoken language into American Sign Language (ASL) and vice versa to facilitate communication.
- Communicate messages accurately and clearly between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and hearing individuals.
- Provide interpretation services in various settings such as meetings, appointments, educational environments, and more.
- Interpret spoken language into sign language using proper grammar and syntax.
- Collaborate with clients to ensure their needs are met through effective communication.
- Stay updated on linguistic and cultural aspects related to sign language interpretation.
- Maintain confidentiality and neutrality throughout interpreting assignments.
**Qualifications:**
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is essential.
- Minimum 1 year experience working in school setting.
- Strong ability to interpret and translate between ASL and spoken language accurately.
- Multilingual skills or proficiency in other sign languages are a plus.
- Background in Linguistics or Bilingual studies is beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey messages clearly and effectively.
- GA Certification as a Sign Language Interpreter is mandatory.
*Note: Experience in translating, communicating effectively, interpreting accurately, knowledge of Linguistics, being Multilingual, familiarity with American Sign Language, Bilingual proficiency are highly desirable for this position.*
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $31.30 - $34.68 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Experience:
- School Sign Language Interpreter: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- GA Sign Language Interpreter Certificate (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Emerson, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person