Sign Language Interpreter

After School Matters

Chicago, ILJob$32/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation

$32/hr

Location

Chicago, IL

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

IDHHC License Provisional (Red) Or HigherCurrent Interpreter Approval Through ISBE

Job overview

After School Matters is hiring a Sign Language Interpreter. The Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication for deaf and hard of hearing teens in After School Matters programs citywide. This role ensures full participation in various activities, including programs, social settings, field trips, and showcases. Assignments are based on teen needs as determined by the Disability Support Coordinator.

Key focus areas include Interpret at the appropriate language level, Clearly convey all aspects of meaning and content, and Make sure the program goals are clear.

Successful candidates bring IDHHC License Provisional (Red) Or Higher and Cook County Residency Required. Important skills include Interpret At Appropriate Language Level, Convey All Aspects Of Meaning And Content, Facilitate And Support Participation And Social Communication, Monitor For Comprehension, Interpret Within Programs And Social Settings, and Interpret Direct And Overheard Conversations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interpret at Appropriate Language LevelConvey All Aspects of Meaning and ContentFacilitate and Support Participation and Social CommunicationMonitor for ComprehensionInterpret Within Programs and Social SettingsInterpret Direct and Overheard ConversationsInterpret Field Trips and Showcases

Qualifications

IDHHC License Provisional (Red) or HigherCurrent Interpreter Approval Through ISBECook County ResidencyMaintain Professional Credentials

Full job description

Summary of Position: An effective Sign Language Interpreter plays an integral role in the successful implementation of After School Matters programs. The Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for facilitating communication in order to allow deaf & hard of hearing teens fully participate in After School Matters programs citywide.

This position does not guarantee a specific number of assigned hours. Assignments are based on the needs of teens as determined by the Disability Support Coordinator.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Interpret at the appropriate language level
Clearly convey all aspects of meaning and content
Make sure the program goals are clear
Facilitate and support participation and social communication
Monitor for comprehension
Interpret within programs and social settings, direct and overheard conversations, field trips and showcases
Maintain professional credentials

Qualifications:

IDHHC License Provisional (Red) or higher, OR current interpreter approval through ISBE
Cook County residency required.

Compensation: $32 / hour

About Us: After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond.

Thirty-five years later, now known as After School Matters, our program has engaged more than 450,000 Chicago teens and is the nation’s largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens. No other organization offers programs to high school students at the scale and quality that we do.

We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including four ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts and Orleans, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park. Currently, After School Matters' annual operating budget is approximately $48M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization. For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org.

EEO: After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.

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