Communication Skills, Hearing Impairment, Language Interpreter, Needs Assessment, On Call, Presentation/Verbal Skills
- As needed, interprets/transliterates for the Deaf campus community and visitors to provide access for classroom/education related meetings, programs, or activities. Settings include classrooms, one-on-one or group meetings for students, college sponsored events or presentations, campus-wide events such as Orientation, Commencement, etc.
- Requests may include hours during evenings and weekends and non-campus locations.
- Performs independent needs assessment regarding cultural and language variables to determine the most appropriate interpreting methods and strategies to employ.
- Follows and maintains strict confidentiality in all interactions following Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics standards.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of and skill with various methods of expressive and voice interpreting/transliterating.
- Knowledge of the ethical standards set forth by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Incorporated.
- Knowledge of standard practices in interpreting/transliterating at the postsecondary level.
- Knowledge of cultural aspects of deafness and cross-cultural mediation.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.