NHS Human Services, Inc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The McBurney Disability Resource Center is looking for candidates to work as part of a Designated Interpreter pool. Based on interpreting needs, there may be consistent, weekly hours or there may be as-needed/sub hours offered. This interpreter position is mostly remote with occasional on-campus work at UW-Madison and will provide sign language interpreting for a Deaf professional working in the McBurney Center. In this unique position, the interpreter will work closely with the deaf professional in the process of providing interpretation services (ASL to English and English to ASL) to achieve optimal communication access for the deaf professional and hearing campus members in varied interactions including but not limited to individual meetings with students/faculty/co-workers, staff meetings, and institutional events. Events may be presented and/or attended by the deaf professional. Responsibilities: Provides American Sign Language or Signed English interpretation services for deaf and hearing campus community members for advanced, complex, or varied interactions at the institution, including but not limited to academic situations, employment meetings, and institutional events. 10% Prepares for interpreting requests by utilizing provided preparation materials, researching outside sources, and communicating with colleagues 90% Interprets or transliterates for advanced or technically complex academic content or institutional events that include sensitive or high impact requests utilizing ethical analysis to determine optimal options in interpreting situations Tasks: Prepares for interpreting requests by utilizing provided preparation materials, collaborating with the deaf consumer/professional, and researching outside sources as appropriate. Interprets for deaf professional in scheduled individual meetings with students/faculty/co-workers, staff meetings, and institutional events with the goal of providing effective communication for the participants. Ability to interpret back-to-back meetings with short breaks in between. 25% of scheduled time, interpreter will be on-call to interpret for deaf professional in last-minute individual... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/99138B4D24334EB0