ACCS - Sign Language Interpreter (8 Hours)
Company: Open Sky Community Services
Location: Worcester
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
ACCS - Sign Language Interpreter (8 Hours)US-MA-WorcesterJob ID:
2024-9161Type: Regular Part-Time# of Openings: 1Category: OtherACCS
AdministrationOverviewAt Open Sky Community Services, we open our
doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual,
regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a
productive and fulfilling life.Open Sky is on an anti-racist
journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion,
opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL. At Open
Sky, you'll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained
professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work
in ways that positively impact our communities across Central
Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed organization, Open
Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of
those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are
committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on
continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives. Open Sky
is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the
Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!
Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:
- Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional
Development, and Training Opportunities
- Generous paid time off plan - you start with 29 days (almost 6
weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases
to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days
(OVER 8 WEEKS!)
- We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition
Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human
Services certifications.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription
Plan
- 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
- Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Program
- And more! Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state
employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered
for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin,
religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled
Veteran status. PM24ResponsibilitiesAdult Community Clinical
Services is a Department of Mental Health funded service that is
designed to deliver evidence-based interventions within a
clinically focused model. Individuals served are diagnosed with
mental illness or dual diagnosis and reside in their own homes,
apartments, or in group living environments. Our services focus on
helping people transition to a more independent environment while
maximizing their natural supports by building skills and achieving
personal goals. The teams are tight knit, supportive and
multidisciplinary. Open Sky's talented clinicians, substance use
counselors, nurses, peer staff, housing counselors, outreach
counselors, and direct care staff provide quality, compassionate
care to individuals served. The Sign Language Interpreter will
provide ASL interpretation to support the ACCS team in providing
services to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals receiving services
from ACCS. This position will enable communication between the deaf
and hearing staff and between deaf individuals and hearing staff.
This position supports the Leominster and Worcester regions and
requires travel to programs of these areas. Other Key
responsibilities:
- Interpreting in person and virtual staff trainings, meetings
among staff members and team meetings between individuals served by
the program and members of our integrated team.
- Interpreting for small group gatherings between individuals
served and staff and for clinical assessments between individuals
served and clinical staff members.
- Traveling to individual's homes or locations in the community
on occasion to interpret between hearing staff and Deaf or
Hard-of-Hearing individuals served.
- Working in collaboration with external interpreters for
assignments requiring a second interpreter.
- Providing education to trainers and meeting leaders regarding
providing a deaf-friendly atmosphere at the beginning of each
training or meeting.Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
- Current National Interpreter Certification (NIC) from the
National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and 2 years of ASL
interpreting, required.
- Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record,
required.
- Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new
opportunities.Compensation details: 29.65 Hourly
WagePIf3cbd752d73c-31181-34347864
Keywords: Open Sky Community Services, Worcester , ACCS - Sign Language Interpreter (8 Hours), Other , Worcester, Massachusetts
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