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Provide interpreting services using American Sign Language or Signed English and spoken English between individuals who do not share a common languageMatch consumer’s needs including language, use of oral interpreting skills, tactile ASL, spoken English, or written English each with a range of registersHandle multiple tasks with varying levels of priorityWork as a team to follow agency policy and procedures (VR and FCC)Provide interpreting services in a variety of settings: one-on-one, small/large group, phone call, and teleconferenceCoordinate the use of vendor interpreters if VR staff interpreters are not available for serviceMaintain records of all vendors approved for use by VR staff to provide interpreting servicesMaintain records of all information related to interpreting services rendered: date, agency, interpreter name, and credentialsProvide information referral and consultation to consumers and VR staff regarding the availability of community resources for Deaf and hard of hearing clientsTeach basic American Sign Language to interested staff, including aspects of Deaf cultureProvide training to VR staff and vendors regarding American Sign Language, Deaf culture, interpreting, and deafnessContinue to learn as American Sign Language evolves and Deaf culture changesKnowledge of VR policy, state and federal laws governing the use of interpreters, and the RID/ NAD Code of Professional Conduct

Master'S Degree, Asl/English Interpreting

Bachelor, Sign Language Interpreting (Mathematics Minor)

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Linguistics

Master, Asl/English Interpreting

Bachelor, Linguistics (Mathematics Minor)