North Suffolk is looking for an American Sign Language Interpreter to join our team! As an ASL Interpreter, you will provide ASL interpretation for adult Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing clients served by our Adult Community Clinical Services team, as well as for Deaf/HoH staff members in our offices and community settings.
Interpreting assignments may include administrative meetings, client meetings, educational opportunities and trainings, staff and client presentations, and mental health/medical appointments.
What you’ll do:
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Provide ASL interpretation services for clients and staff in person & remotely as needed
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Travel to appointments and assignments as required
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Adhere to all HIPAA requirements and professional Code of Ethics
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Participate in continuing education and professional training for interpreters
What you'll need:
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Fluency in American Sign Language required
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NIC, RID, or equivalent certification preferred
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Cultural knowledge of the Deaf community and its resources
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Familiarity with Mental Health conditions/experience working in a Behavioral Health setting strongly preferred
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Two years interpreting experience
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits
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Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
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Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
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Employer Paid Life Insurance
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403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
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Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
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Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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Access to Credit Union Banking
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Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
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Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Discounted Movie Tickets
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Comprehensive Training Program
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Internal Advancement Opportunities
