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Overview

Cayuse Civil, LLC provides community focused technology solutions, program management, and business process services. Our integrated offerings, credentials, and diverse status allow local and state clients to engage quickly and confidently with Cayuse to deliver high-quality services on time and within budget.

The American Sign Language Interpreter will provide interpretation within the State of California. Interpretation will consist of but not limited to Education, legal, Medical, Environmental, and Social Services, etc. This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

+ Accurately interpreting spoken work situations like lectures, conversations, and meetings

+ **Interpreting English into American Sign Language**

+ Working with an organization’s faculty to better facilitate communication with deaf members of the community.

+ Collaborating with other ASL Interpreters

+ Utilizing technology to transcribe spoken English in some settings.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Skills and Qualifications:

+ High School Degree or BA Degree or equivalent in years of experience

+ 5+ years of experience

+ Registry of Interpretation for Deaf (RID), Board of evaluation of Interpretation certification program (BEI), World Association of Sign Language Interpreters. National Certification Letter (NIC), Educational Written and Performance Exam Certifications (EIPA)

+ Demonstrated experience in providing auxiliary aids and services to facilitate effective communication for people with disabilities, including people who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing.

+ Experience in but not limited to , Education, Medical, Environmental, performances, theatrical, Conferences, Artist talks (with Q/A), engineering, public health, probation department.

+ Must be comfortable interpreting for these organizations: Department of Social services (DSHS), Federal courts, Legal, Economic and World Bank, Performances, Theater etc.

+ Experience in specialized vocabularies (i.e., legal, performing arts, cultural, or other specialized vocabulary used in land use and transportation planning).

+ Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

+ The ability to facilitate communication with discretion and impartiality.

+ Proficiency in oral and written communication

+ A wide breadth of knowledge in a variety of topics

+ Strong social awareness for interpretation with empathy and attentiveness

+ Understanding of the cultural norms and conventions of the American Deaf Community

+ The ability to track and remember information and concepts while simultaneously interpreting them.

+ Physical stamina and dexterity for extended interpretation sessions

+ Must possess problem-solving skills.

+ Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.

+ Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.

+ Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.

+ Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

**Reports to:** Deputy Program Manager

Working Conditions:

+ Professional office environment.

+ On-call as needed

+ Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties while standing for extended periods of time.

+ Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.

+ Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.

+ Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

+ May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.

+ May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.

+ May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

**Other Duties:** _Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice._

_Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law._

Pay Range

USD $45.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr.

Submit a Referral (https://careers-cayuseholdings.icims.com/jobs/2044/american-sign-language-interpreter/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834356743)

**Location** _US-CA-Oakland_

**ID** _2025-2044_

**Category** _Customer Service/Support_

**Position Type** _Part-Time Hourly Non Exempt_

**Remote** _No_

**Clearance Required** _None_