Interpreter (Sign Language)

FAR Group is a global defense solution provider based in Virginia, working with the U.S. government and its allies to deliver comprehensive solutions with a focus on effectiveness and security.
Through all the strategic business units, FAR Group delivers defense solutions and provides professional services, construction & infrastructure, and security & military products & services.

Job title: Interpreter (Sign Language)

Location: Cleveland, OH/ Virtual

Job Overview:

FAR Group is currently seeking onsite and virtual interpreter services for various meetings, training, etc. for the Deaf and hard of hearing employees in Cleveland, OH.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

To include interpreting simultaneously from:

· American Sign Language (ASL),

· Pidgin Sign English (PSE),

· Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE)

· Signed English

· Signed Languages mentioned above (in reverse) to spoken English,

Onsite interpreting events is provided below. This list is not inclusive and is subject to change dependent upon the requirements of DFAS-Cleveland:

· Staff meetings

· Commemorative programs

· Award ceremonies

· Discussions on work procedures, policies, or assignments for formal and informal settings

· Quarterly performance discussions

· Annual performance appraisals

· Disciplinary discussions

· Basic staff training, classroom training

· Interviews

· All Hands meetings

· Other ad hoc assignments similar in nature on an as-need basis

· Safety talks

Candidate must possess a high level of language proficiency in English and sign language and must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of DFAS that they are competent interpreters who can render spoken discourse accurately from English into sign language and from sign language into spoken English, and as appropriate, perform interpretations in the simultaneous, as well as consecutive modes and/or render sight translations with a high degree of accuracy.

Qualifications:

· Candidate should have certification obtained from a recognized certifying organization. Certification must be obtained from organizations such as the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID, NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master, CI, CT, CI/CT or CSC), the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), or a recognized State Agency. All interpreters shall conduct themselves according to the NAD and/or RID Code of Ethics.

· Candidate must demonstrate fluency in expressive and receptive skills in oral spoken English into signed English and American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Sign English (PSE), Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), Signed English and the reverse to spoken English; ability to accurately interpret in a variety of settings; and ability to keep pace with communications in conferences, meetings, seminars, training classes, etc. The Contractor shall provide an interpreter who possesses the knowledge, skill and ability to produce complete, accurate, simultaneous translation/interpretation.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Akron, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• ASL (Required)
• PSE (Required)
• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Deaf Interpreter Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person