Kenosha, Wisconsin
Category: Schools
Contract - Full Time
Job ID: 792758
Work Setting: Healthcare
Contract Duration: 39 Weeks
Est. Pay: $1600 / Week
Posted Date: 6/6/2024
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Work Setting: Healthcare
Category: Schools
Contract Duration: 39 Weeks
Contract - Full Time
Est. Pay: $1600 / Week
Job ID: 792758
Posted Date: 6/6/2024
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Hiring! Sign Language Interpreter for Kenosha WI 24-25 school year
Location: Kenosha IW Hours: 40 hours week Start Date: 09/03/2024For more information reach out to Paul Stogdill by phone at (813) 402-3389 or email me at pastogdi@Amergis.com
The Educational Sign Language Interpreter supports staff, students, and families by providing interpretation and translation services for deaf and hearing-impaired students. The interpreter also effectively facilitates communication between students who use sign language due to hearing loss, and students/teachers who do not.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes American Sign Language (ASL) Interprets oral communication into sign language and signed communication into spoken English Adheres to the rules of confidentiality required of all school personnel Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with teachers and other school personnel Works closely with students, guiding them in their own language to help understand classroom and homework instructions and facilitate independence Contacts families to keep them informed of school events and communicate their child’s progress in school Attends other mandatory training, orientations and meetings at the request of the district Ensures policies and procedures are compliant with Section 504 and ADA Maintains best practices, emerging trends and legislation relating to sign language/interpreting functional areas At request of school district participates in student care conference / Individualized Education Program (IEP) Adheres to district and Amergis policy and procedureMinimum Requirements:
State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate (as applicable) Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certificate (as applicable per state regulation or client requirement) Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification (as applicable per state regulation or client requirement) Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable Current CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required Computer proficiency required Must be at least 18 years of ageBenefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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