Freelance Interpreter, Disabilities Resource Center
Job Description
Job Description Summary
Pay Rate dependent on skill level and years of experience.The Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) is seeking an experienced and highly qualified candidates to fill to provide communication access (Interpreting services). This position will provide general communication access for students and faculty in the educational environment (classroom and other student activities) for students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing (D/HH).
Job Description
Responsibilities and duties include:
- Provide interpreting services/communication access in the classroom and at college functions.
- Promote and support the college’s strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the SF community.
- Comply with all College policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations, and interpreter code of conduct.
- Work as a member of the DRC Team.
- Provide service of excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
- Flexible to accommodate the changes in students’ needs and/or schedules.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Reports to: Disabilities Resources Center Coordinator
Qualifications:
Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.
Preferred: Demonstrated experience working with students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing in the postsecondary environment. Two (2) years or more experience in interpreting in the postsecondary environment.
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Communication – able to effectively communicate in both English and ASL.
- Communication—able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, and empathetic way.
- Multi-Cultural – ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all peoples within and external to the organization.
Application Process: All applicants must complete an online application. Selected candidates will be hired and onboarded through our temp agency partner(s).
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
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