What are the responsibilities and job description for the American Sign Language (ASL) Staff Interpreter (69502) position at Centurion Health?
Centurion is proud to be the provider of medical, mental health and dental services to the Florida Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a full-time American Sign Language (ASL) Staff Interpreter to join our Florida Team.
This position will be based on-site, at a facility (either Columbia Correctional Institution in Lake City or Suwannee Correctional Institution in Live Oak, FL), providing video remote services.
The American Sign Language (ASL) Staff Interpreter is responsible for conducting interpretation for medical, mental health, and dental appointments of patients across the state to include a variety of psychological and medical assessment appointments. The Sign Language Interpreter translates questions, requests, and/or statements clearly and accurately, attending to and conveying tone, intention, nuance, etc., assesses patients and monitors them to ensure they understand information being conveyed, assists the company with written and oral communication as needed, submits translations to appropriate management for review as needed, and relays pertinent cultural issues and considerations to professionals.
Qualifications:- ASL certification is required
- Competency with computer video platforms such as TEAMS and Zoom required
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word preferred
- Requires both onsite and remote work
- Ability to obtain agency security clearance required
Available Shift: 7:30AM-4PM Eastern; Monday-Friday, with some flexibility of start and stop times.
We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education benefits
- Much more...
Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.