Job Developer/Interpreter - Glendale

at  Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness Inc

Position: Job Developer/Interpreter
Location: Employment Development Department (EDD) Office (Glendale)
Supervisor: EDD Job Placement Coordinator
Classification: Non-Exempt, 100% FTE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be fluent in ASL
• Achieving to obtain or already have an ASL Interpreter Certification from the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with Level 4 or above; or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) given by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). Knowledgeable of Interpreter Code of Ethics and the role of the interpreter. Applicant should also have a basic knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Must possess the ability to relate and be sensitive to deaf persons with varied communication skills and language levels, and be able to work with a diverse, multi-ethnic population.
• Ability to handle personal details, data and other private information. Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to perform professionally. Punctuality and reliability are a must.
• Demonstrated efficiency with Microsoft Office programs required.
• Be detail-oriented with strong organizational and written communication skills. Must prioritize and handle multiple tasks, sometimes with competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Must maintain a cooperative relationship with co-employees, directors, employers, outside vendors, and the CEO.
• As business needs require, employee’s schedule may be adjusted to allow for coverage at Deaf Expos and other deaf outreach events that occur on weekends.
• Must have reliable transportation and maintain up-to-date auto insurance. Extensive driving is required to attend in-person appointments and assignments.
  Note: As part of our hiring process, the selected candidate must complete and pass a background check of references, criminal background screening and drug screening.

Under the supervision of the EDD Program Manager and Job Placement Coordinator, the Job Developer/Interpreter will:

• Provide interpreting for job interviews, job counseling to clients and employers, sensitivity awareness and training for existing and potential employers of deaf and hard of hearing clients
• Work closely with the Job Placement Coordinator to provide job development/placement services to deaf and hard-of-hearing users of EDD services
• Identify and develop employment opportunities, using both traditional and non-traditional employment resources, for clients in need of employment assistance
• Provide direct communication support to deaf and hard-of-hearing employment placement coordinators at designated EDD field offices
• Perform such tasks and responsibilities as may be delegated.