Top 40 American sign language Jobs in Rochester, Ny

Deaf Communication Specialist (per Diem)
Center for Disability Rights —Rochester, NY
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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FREELANCE IN-PERSON INTERPRETERS NEEDED (ANY LANGUAGE) - MAKE YOUR OWN HOURS
EZ Translation Services —Rochester, NY
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Background check
- HIPAA
- English
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
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Community Habilitation Specialist- Part Time
Center For Disability Rights —Rochester, NY
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Cooking
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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K-12 Partnerships & Pre-College Initiatives Specialist II
Rochester Institute of Technology —Rochester, NY
- $49,500 - $79,200 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, 2026-27 School Year
Monroe One BOCES —Fairport, NY
- $49,470 - $79,820 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
Interpreter (Sign Language) - HOURLY (John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center)
State of New York - Addiction Services and Supports, Office of —Rochester, NY
- $32.87 an hour
- Email
- Background check
- Addiction Medicine
- English
Teacher
University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men —Rochester, NY
- $50,000 - $59,500 a year
- Email
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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American Sign Language (ASL) Staff Interpreter
Interpretek —Rochester, NY
- $23 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Educational Interpreter - Per Diem
Monroe One BOCES —Fairport, NY
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- English
- Mid-level
Human Subject Research Specialist I
University of Rochester —Rochester, NY
- $21.78 - $30.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Psychiatry
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Adults
International Program Manager at the National Institute for the Deaf (NTID/RIT)
Rochester Institute of Technology —Rochester, NY
- $62,400 - $79,200 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
Educational Interpreter - Part Time, 2026-27 School Year
Monroe One BOCES —Fairport, NY
- $33,252 - $52,269 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Peer Tutor, American Sign Language, 2025
Monroe Community College —Rochester, NY
- $15.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
Community Health Specialist 2
TRILLIUM HEALTH INC —Rochester, NY
- $21.00 - $30.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Clinical Research Specialist II
University of Rochester —Rochester, NY
- $25.14 - $35.24 an hour
- Rotating shift
- Remote
- Psychiatry
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Adults
Project Assistant, NCDHR-1
University of Rochester —Rochester, NY
- $17.50 - $22.79 an hour
- Temporary
- Hospital
- Cleaning
- Entry level
American Sign Language Interpreter
Baystate Interpreters —Rochester, NY
- Contract
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
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Program Coordinator-Caregiver Respite (Deaf component)
LIFESPAN OF GREATER ROCHESTER INC —Rochester, NY
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Basic math
- Mid-level
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Stage Crew Rochester
Rhino Staging LLC —Rochester, NY
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Carpentry
- 18 years or older
- English
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Speech Pathologist
Holy Childhood, Inc. —Rochester, NY
- $56,196 - $65,196 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 21 years or older

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Deaf Communication Specialist (per Diem)

Center for Disability Rights -
Rochester, NY

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Job Details

Part-time
$20 an hour

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
CPR Certification
Interpretation
Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
BLS Certification
First aid
American Sign Language
Experience working with individuals requiring augmentative communication
First Aid Certification
Conflict management
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Associate's degree
Disability services experience

Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

This position facilitates communication for the Deaf program participant with individuals that the consumer comes in contact with and wished to communicate with, in order to promote independence, community inclusion, and personal growth for participants.

DEAF COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST DUTIES:

Promotes an environment where the consumer feels a sense of inclusion and integration into the community.
Facilitates language enhancement and assists the consumers to build a solid vocabulary base so that the consumers can communicate their needs, desires, and thoughts with non-sign fluent staff and other individuals they may choose to communicate with.
Assists consumers to communicate with medical professionals in order to increase understanding of treatments, procedures, and compliance with medical orders and recommendations.
Facilitates and provides support for consumers chosen recreational activities, in order to promote independent participation and full integration and inclusion into the community.
Assists with communication to facilitate community inclusion and promote a sense of community among the consumer’s peers, and other individuals the consumer chooses to interact with.
Completes shift reports and email the report to an assigned list of supervisors at the completion of each shift.
Brings concerns about work environment or the consumer to the supervisor in a timely manner and non-threatening manner, by way of email or other communication separate from shift reports.
Performs Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R) as detailed within the consumers behavioral management plan (if indicated).
Works in cooperation with the DDSO state staff to ensure that the consumers’ needs are met.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Human Services or other related field.

Experience Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in the mental health or human services setting.

Skills and Competencies Requirements

Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
Maintain yearly CPR and First Aid certification training.
Active SCIP-R training certification with yearly refresher classes.
Possess a basic understanding of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Ability to comprehend and communicate through written dialogue.
Ability to get along with individuals of all backgrounds
Ability to be flexible and be able to handle unknown situations.
Ability to negotiate conflict.
Ability to facilitate communication between individuals with no knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) and be able to translate the meaning of this communication to the program participant using minimal sign language (MSL).
Ability to tolerate individuals and activities from various cultural backgrounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

Are you currently certified in SCIP-R (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised)? If not, do you have experience implementing behavioral management plans?
How do you handle situations where a consumer's preferred method of communication differs from what is standard (e.g., using notes, gestures, or specific technology)?
How do you ensure you are maintaining a "helper model" that promotes autonomy rather than creating dependence?
When facilitating a conversation between a hearing person and a Deaf person, where should you position yourself, and where should your eye contact be directed
Do you hold an Associate’s Degree in Human Services or a related field?
Do you have at least two years of experience working in a mental health or human services setting?
On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)? Are you comfortable interpreting between ASL and Minimal Sign Language (MSL)?
Describe a time you facilitated communication between a Deaf individual and a medical professional. How did you ensure the patient understood their treatment plan?
How do you approach assisting a consumer in building their vocabulary to better communicate their needs with non-sign fluent staff?
What strategies do you use to promote a sense of inclusion and independence for Deaf participants during recreational or community activities?
This role requires detailed shift reports and timely communication with supervisors regarding work environment concerns. Can you describe your experience with professional documentation?

Work Location: In person

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american sign language jobs in rochester, ny

Deaf Communication Specialist (per Diem)

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Interpreter (Sign Language) - HOURLY (John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center)

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International Program Manager at the National Institute for the Deaf (NTID/RIT)

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