Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Onsite Lip Reader / Communication Interpreter to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide expert onsite lip reading and interpretation services to facilitate clear communication for individuals with hearing impairments or language barriers. Your energetic approach will ensure seamless interactions across diverse settings, promoting inclusivity and understanding. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by bridging communication gaps through professional interpretation skills, cultural competency, and linguistic expertise. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for helping others and possess a strong commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.
Duties
- Provide onsite lip reading services to assist clients in understanding spoken communication through visual cues, ensuring accurate comprehension during face-to-face interactions.
- Deliver interpretation services across multiple languages, including English and foreign languages, utilizing simultaneous, consecutive, and educational interpretation techniques as required.
- Facilitate effective communication in various settings such as medical appointments, legal consultations, educational environments, and community events.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and confidentiality while adhering to ethical guidelines for interpretation and translation.
- Collaborate with clients, service providers, and team members to ensure culturally competent communication tailored to individual needs.
- Utilize interpretation tools such as American Sign Language (ASL) when applicable, and perform over-the-phone interpretation when onsite services are unavailable.
- Document interactions accurately and provide feedback or reports to supervisors to support ongoing service quality improvements.
Experience
- Proven experience in interpretation or translation roles, especially in educational or healthcare settings.
- Multilingual proficiency with fluency in English and at least one foreign language; additional languages are a plus.
- Demonstrated expertise in various interpretation methods including simultaneous, consecutive, and educational interpretation techniques.
- Strong understanding of professional ethics related to confidentiality, impartiality, and cultural sensitivity.
- Familiarity with American Sign Language (ASL) or other sign languages is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt language use based on client needs and cultural contexts.
- Background in linguistics or related fields is preferred; ongoing training or certification in interpretation is advantageous.
- Experience working with deaf or hard-of-hearing participants.
- Experience supporting individuals who have had a stroke or have similar communication challenges.
- Ability to understand and interpret lip movements, facial expressions, and nonverbal communication.
- Experience communicating effectively in hearing environments.
- Strong patience, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt communication techniques to the participant’s individual needs.
- Must be available to work onsite in Stockton, CA 95215
Important Participant Information
The participant has had a stroke. He can hear, but his facial expressions may be difficult to understand. We are specifically looking for someone with experience supporting individuals with stroke-related communication challenges, particularly in hearing settings.
Join us in creating an inclusive environment where effective communication empowers everyone! This paid position offers the chance to develop your skills further while making a positive impact on individuals’ lives through expert onsite lip reading and interpretation services.
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
