Top 51 American sign language Jobs in Chicago Il

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - Interpretation Services, Part-Time, Days
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare —Chicago, IL
- $34.84 - $54.01 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Hospital
- English
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
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Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Mount Prospect, IL
BlazerJobs —Mount Prospect, IL
- $28.39 - $48.39 an hour
- Contract
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
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Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TDHH) | Melrose Park, Illinois
ProCare Therapy —Melrose Park, IL
- $30.82 - $60.82 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher - Palos Heights, Illinois
ProCare Therapy —Palos Heights, IL
- $65,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Travel Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Soliant —Chicago, IL
- $1,300 - $2,300 a month
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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American Sign Language Instructor
After School Matters —Chicago, IL
- $32 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Customer service
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Sign Language Interpreter Community
Purple Communications, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $15.74 - $65.00 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Part Time Faculty, Modern Languages
DePaul University —Chicago, IL
- $4,500 - $5,600 a month
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council —Chicago, IL
- $30 an hour
- Contract
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
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Sign Language Interpreter-PT
City Colleges of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403(b)
Sign Language Interpreter
After School Matters —Chicago, IL
- $32 an hour
- Part-time
- High school
- Mid-level
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Assessor
HAYMARKET CENTER —Chicago, IL
- Bilingual
- Addiction Medicine
- Computer literacy
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Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time - Oakbrook, Illinois
Sorenson Communications, LLC —Oakbrook Ter, IL
- $25 - $60 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- English
- Continuing education credits
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Sign-Language Assistant
Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation —Morton Grove, IL
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Criminal background check
- Children
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Ed Sign Language Interpreter
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $39,486.98 - $56,413.50 a year
- Classroom
- High school
- English
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
SY 26-27 Anticipated Ed Sign Language Interpreter
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $39,486.98 - $56,413.50 a year
- Classroom
- High school
- English
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
SUBSTITUTE EDUCATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization —Mount Prospect, IL
- $32.54 an hour
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- English
EDUCATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER 26-27 SY
Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization —Mount Prospect, IL
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- English
Teacher Assistant
Bush Explorers Learning Academy —Chicago, IL
- $17.06 - $19.00 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Paid time off
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26-27 SY Teaching Jobs: Spanish, Italian, French, Latin, ASL, Chinese/Mandarin
Kreyco —Chicago, IL
- Contract
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Paid holidays
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American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - Interpretation Services, Part-Time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$34.84 - $54.01 an hour

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement
401(k) matching
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Certified Sign Language Interpreter
Customer communication
Interpretation
English
American Sign Language
High school diploma or GED
Cultural competency
Medical interpretation
Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Acute care experience

Full Job Description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The ASL Interpreter reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM), adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

Conducts medical and general interpreting for patients and their families, physicians, and the healthcare team in accordance with the National Standards of Practice of NCIHC designed to facilitate the language needs at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Assesses and monitors patients’ understanding of information conveyed, and serves as a cultural mediator.
Records and monitors interpretation activities according to department standards.
Makes decisions regarding prioritization of multiple requests received at one time.
Medical Interpreting:
- Provides medical and general interpreting services to patients, family members, support persons and healthcare providers and other staff in accordance with the National Standards of Practice (NCIHC). This includes interpreting during consultations and diagnostic testing; medical procedures and operations; the consent process and educational forums. Ensures that the patient’s and family’s needs are communicated to healthcare providers and staff.
- Screens multiple requests for interpreters and prioritizes requests based on urgency of need.
- Assists the healthcare team in problem solving and complaint resolution related to the limited English-Proficient population.
- Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain practice in accordance with professional medical interpreting standards.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Initiates and develops positive relationships with patients, visitors, healthcare providers, fellow interpreters and staff, exhibiting respect, flexibility and cooperation at all times.
- Serves as a cultural mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between American culture staff and native culture patients/families, as it relates to medical care.
- Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the interpretation services program.
- Assists with other departmental functions as assigned
- Actively participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
Documentation:
- Maintains documentation of all interpretation encounters, to include relevant data such as location, duration, and purpose. Documents all interpreting encounters accurately and completely, including patient refusals of interpreting services.
- Maintains accurate records of productivity, work volumes, and interpreting requests.
Additional Functions:
- Proven software competencies (Excel, Word)
- Adaptable to relevant software necessary for data tracking and trending

Qualifications

Required:

Must hold a certification from the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission with at least an Advanced or Master license from the state.
A Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification completion substantiating formal training and qualifications for medical interpreting.
Completion of high school education or equivalent.
Minimum of two years’ experience in providing medical interpreting in an acute care setting.
High level of fluency in English.
Ability to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially both receptive and expressive, using medical terminology as appropriate.
Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all situations.
Knowledgeable about the issues of cultural competency and healthcare disparities. Adaptable and sensitive in cross-cultural situations.
Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree
Tactile Sign Language (hand over hand), Tactile Fingerspelling or Pro-Tactile ASL Interpreting. Verifys 40 hours training via shadow/teach back with an experienced Tactile ASL interpreter working at an agency or healthcare organization.

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Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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