Tactile ASL Interpreter

Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as a Tactile American Sign Language Interpreter. The Interpreter is responsible for providing in-person interpreting to the Director of Field Services and work with the Administrative Assistant/Interpreter to Director of Field Services with interpretation as needed. This position is a part-time position(21-28 per week) based out of Raleigh, North Carolina.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide on-campus and field interpreting as required.

• Provide instruction in American Sign Language and Pro-Tactile and/ or adaptation to accessible Communication to Director of Field Services and HKNC staff as assigned.

• Provide consumer education related to interpreting issues.

• May be required to interpret for selected staff/students and others, other than the regularly scheduled work period. If this occurs outside daytime hours, work hours will be adjusted accordingly.
• Shares responsibility for the equipment and general appearance of the work area.
• Accompany and serve as an SSP/CoNavigator and/or interpreter for the Director of Field Services and professional staff members. Duties may require the use of a personal vehicle for travel to field sites, meetings, or events, including travel to Sands Point, NY, for on-site interpretation. 
• Flexibility with work schedules, including some evening hours and overnight stays, is necessary to meet participants' and staff members’ needs. Occasional travel may be required.

Responsible for other duties as may be assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor and/or the Director of the Department

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Required Bachelor’s degree, preferably from Interpreting Training Program. 
• Required North Carolina Interpreter Transliterator Licensure
• RID/NAD NIC Knowledge test must have passed. 
• Must obtain RID/NAD NIC certification within 5 years of employment. 
• Proficiency in methods of communication utilized by individuals who are DeafBlind. Two or three years of interpreting experience with individuals who are DeafBlind and/or deaf-visually impaired. 
• Some evening hours will be scheduled based upon students or staff needs and must be flexible with travel when needed. 

At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees.  We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:

• Paid Vacation Time 
• Paid Sick Time
• Personal Days  
• Ancillary Benefit options
• 403b Program with Employer Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities