American Sign Language; ASL Interpreter

Position: American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
Applicants for this position MUST be proficient in American Sign Language.

Prior to appointment, applicants will be required to demonstrate fluent communication skills in American Sign Language or other non-verbal means of communication (e.g. manually coded-English, etc.) A person without fluent skills will not be eligible for appointment.

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Position Overview

Provides sign language interpreting and accessibility services for employees and partners of Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), as well as the participants we serve. Partners with internal customers to ensure communication, outreach & advocacy efforts are accessible and inclusive. Conducts administrative duties to support the function of interpreting services and effective communication.

ASL Interpreter Duties:

* Provides American Sign Language (ASL) &/or other forms of English signing interpreting services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing translating between spoken and a signed language.

* Formulates & implements program policy related to facilitation of effective communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

* Provides interpreting services one-on-one & for OOD staff at professional meetings, trainings, professional development, disciplinary actions, workforce planning etc.; identifies resources needed & previews information as applicable to confirm understanding of material to be interpreted; prepares for interpreting assignment.

* Adheres to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)/National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Code of Professional Conduct.

* Provides mentoring services & assists with special assignments & projects.

A Successful ASL Interpreter Has:

* A willingness to be a part of a team, with other interpreters, content developers, and the individuals receiving services;

* A desire to learn, developing understanding about a wide variety of programs and the unique vocabulary with each program;

* The ability to be flexible in communication modality and support the consumer's needs, scaffolding language and learning style approaches;

* A love for working with a variety of people and in a variety of settings;

* The recognition that being a staff interpreter in a government agency requires an understanding of how interpreting services fits into a larger system;

* Ability to travel throughout the community where communication services are required.

Classification:
Program Administrator 1

Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) Division Overview

The Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) offers vocational rehabilitation services to Ohioans with disabilities and want to gain, maintain, or return to meaningful employment or personal independence. Working in partnership with county and state agencies, public facilities, and universities across the state, BSVI programs strive to enable premier career opportunities for individuals with disabilities and to be the service provider of choice for our customers.

Pay Information

Starting salary will be step 1 with an hourly bilingual supplement of $1.35, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

Pay Range

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

EX 10

Hourly

$26.92

$28.40

$29.93

$31.66

$33.35

Annual

$55,994.00

$59,072.00

$62,254.00

$65,853.00

$69,368.00

Location Requirements

We are increasing our in-office presence to 5 days per week across all OOD locations as space permits. The transition timeline for each office is being determined and more information will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

Daytime travel within Ohio will be required. The selected candidate must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, must have a valid…