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 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.