Performs sign language interpreting services for deaf individuals and those serving the deaf in situations involving basic to moderately complex interpreting skills.
Ensures that persons are aware of the interpreter's role in facilitating communication between deaf and hearing individuals and how the interpreter fulfills that role; ensures proper arrangement of facilities.Provides direct interpreting services to facilitate communications between deaf and hearing individuals; uses American Sign Language/Pidgin Signed English/Signed English or the appropriate mode of communication.Prepares and maintains records of travel and interpreting time to be used for billing and pay purposes.Serves as contact for deaf and hearing customers and/or the referral agency.
Knowledge of cultural issues related to serving deaf individuals. Knowledge of the ethical issues related to working as an interpreter. Skill in the use of American Sign Language, Pidgin Sign English and Signed English. Ability to work independently in providing interpreter services. Ability to interpret effectively in moderately complex situations. Ability to prepare accurate time records of assignments. Ability to establish effective working relationships with deaf clients and those with whom they need to communicate.
Some positions in this class may require a RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Certificate; or ALSTA (American Sign Language Teachers Association) Professional Level Certification.
A high school diploma and experience in sign language interpreting. An associate degree in the field of interpreting arts may be substituted for the required experience.