Communication Access and Services

Non-Exempt/Hourly

12-Month

Full-Time

Salary Pay Range: $$24.00 - $45.00

American Sign Language Required

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Housing Resources Available

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Options May Include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employer-Matching 403(b), Generous Time Off Benefits, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care, and more!

Diversity Statement

The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.

About our Interpreting Department:

TLC’s Interpreting Services includes Deaf and hearing Interpreters who practice in a variety of settings, including educational, business, medical and therapeutic.

About TLC:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn more, click here.

For our Mission, click here.

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

The Interpreting Services Department at The Learning Center for the Deaf provides American Sign Language interpreting in a variety of settings, including educational, medical and therapeutic environments. Our Deaf interpreters have extensive training in utilizing their native knowledge of ASL for assessment and specialized situations. These assignments require nuanced translations that contain cultural, visual, tactile and linguistic elements. We also provide information regarding the Deaf Community, how to work with interpreters, and how to make communication more accessible. Our team of schedulers coordinate, schedule, and support interpreters in an effort to maintain the smooth operation of the entire department. 

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide interpreting services within The Learning Center for the Deaf and the greater Deaf Community to support our mission. 

Be available and flexible for last minute assignments/changes throughout the scheduled work day.

Fulfill additional department duties related to the interpreting profession as assigned, which may include, but are not limited to mentoring interpreting students.

Deaf Interpreters may work with other specialized interpreters, including but not limited to: ASL, Deaf Blind, and Legal Interpreters as needed.

Participate in approved staff development and in-service activities.

Attend in-person and remote department meetings. 

Complete assigned translation projects according to department protocol. 

Downtime expectations: Prepare for upcoming assignments, participate in mentoring, and attend approved professional development seminars. 

Maintain or pursue professional growth and certification through participation in RIDs Certificate Maintenance Program (CMP) or Associate Continuing Education Tracking (ACET).

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

• Deaf Interpreter must have general interpreter training in addition to having specialized training and knowledge of meeting unique communication needs of clients
• Fluency in American Sign Language with second language fluency in written English
• Use ethical judgment in making decisions per the RID code of professional conduct
• Knowledge of the Code of Professional Conduct for Interpreters required
• Must be Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing State Approved Deaf Interpreter, RID national certification preferred
• Must be a member in good standing with The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
• Advanced cultural knowledge of the Deaf community and its resources 
• Must have a minimum of five years of experience as a community-based interpreter, or equivalent experience as determined by the Director of Interpreting Services
• A valid driver’s license in good standing
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently 
• Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills 
• In-person following department expectations, remote work is limited and must be pre-approved by the Director