Sign Language Interpreter

Sign Language Interpreter ProSidian Seeks a Sign Language Interpreter (Contract Contingent) in Charlotte, NC / Remote to support an engagement for agency of the United States government responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to develop and implement a strategy and initiatives to educate, empower, and equip consumers to make better informed financial decisions. Sign Language Interpreter Candidates shall work to support requirements for PR0001 Communications And Knowledge Management Support and will provide interpretation and transliteration services using sign language communication for deaf and hard of hearing participants in lectures and training sessions, both in-person and online, for the purposes of financial education, engagement, and empowerment. The Sign Language Interpreter should assess the participants' needs and the interpreting situation before and during training sessions and make adjustments as needed. The Sign Language Interpreter will provide interpretations from deaf and hard of hearing participants' contributions, questions, or discussions to the Instructor and to the training session group. The Sign Language Interpreter will also work closely with the Financial Literacy Instructor and Curriculum Developer to ensure adequate interpretation during all training sessions, lunch, breaks, and smaller breakout groups to assist those who require a sign language interpreter throughout the entire session. The Sign Language Interpretor is responsible for accurately interpreting spoken language to sign language and interpret sign language to spoken language for training sessions, directions, lunch, breaks, and smaller breakout groups. The Sign Language Interpretor will be responsible for developing in-person and online training session tools and materials with the Curriculum Developer in order to ensure Deaf or hard-of-hearing participants have complete understanding of the education and empowerment implementation methods to assist participants in making financial decisions that align with their goals and lifestyles. Additionally, the Sign Language Interpreter will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with participants and staff, as well as assist with providing for the deaf and hard of hearing participant's communication needs. Qualifications The Sign Language Interpreter shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in a relevant field with at least 5 years of experience with demonstrated understanding of sign language interpretation at the secondary or post-secondary level. Completion of an accredited Interpreter Training Program required; Master's degree preferred. Licensure from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) strongly preferred. Bilingual candidates (American and Spanish Sign Language) strongly preferred. At least 5 years of experience providing sign language interpretation and communication expertise. Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively both individually and as a member of a team. Candidate must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to propose possible resolutions to complex managerial or operational problems. Demonstrated expertise in knowledge management. Demonstrated proactivity, attention to detail, working within deadlines, and ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills, English verbal, written, editing, research, and verbal communication skills. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Familiarity with Section 504 and Section 508 disability requirements and accommodations. Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined. TRAVEL: Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. LOCATION: Work shall be conducted at the Charlotte, NC / Remote U.S. Citizenship Required Excellent oral and written communication skills Both American and Spanish Sign Language proficiency strongly preferred Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe) All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office. Core Competencies Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks Other Requirements Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary. Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom Benefits and Highlights ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees: Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis. Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife. Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given. Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full ProSidian Consulting