Qureos Mentor

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works

<div>Job Description:
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BIW is seeking an experienced American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to help create an inclusive and accessible workplace for our deaf and hard-of-hearing employees. In this role, you&rsquo;ll support day-to-day communication between hearing and Deaf or hard of hearing individuals in manufacturing and/or office environments and play an important part in ensuring all employees can fully participate and succeed. This position will report to the Director of Ethics &amp; Compliance.</p><p><br>
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This position is intentionally flexible- we&rsquo;re open to structuring it as either part-time or full-time based on your availability, experience, and interests.</p><ul><li><b>
Part-time:</b> Ideal if you&rsquo;d like to continue freelance interpreting while gaining access to competitive health care benefits and earned paid leave</li><li><b>
Full-time:</b> Offers the opportunity to expand your impact by taking on additional responsibilities within Ethics &amp; Compliance such as assisting with administrative or program-related responsibilities.</li></ul><div>
This flexible structure allows you to shape the role around your skills and career goals.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Safety Leadership:</b></div><ul><li>
Take personal responsibility for your own safety through hazard identification and mitigation.</li><li>
Ensure practices/processes are safely executed.
</li><li>Communicate safety concerns and model safe behaviors.</li></ul><div><b>
Project Execution:</b></div><ul><li>
Utilize BIW&rsquo;s business operating system (BOS) to execute work and communicate progress daily.</li><li>
Provide ASL interpretation for meetings, training, and workplace interactions.</li><li>
Facilitate clear, effective communication between deaf and hearing employees.</li><li>
Partner with teams across the organization to support accessibility needs.</li><li>
Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional interpreting standards.</li></ul><div><b>
Training and Development:</b></div><ul><li>
Keep up to date on all required training, both internal and external.</li><li>
Work with your leadership team to take advantage of training opportunities for personal and professional growth.</li></ul><div><b>
Team Collaboration and Communication:</b></div><ul><li>
Work with various internal customers to provide necessary ASL support.</li><li>
Report to leadership any identified problems so that corrective action may be taken to prevent recurrence.</li></ul><div><b>
Continuous Improvement:</b></div><ul><li>
Identify opportunities for improvement in our daily processes and lead efforts to complete corrective actions to take advantage of those opportunities.</li></ul><div><b>
Benefits &amp; Flexibility</b></div><p>
We know flexibility matters, and we&rsquo;ve designed this role with that in mind:</p><ul><li><b>
Part-time employees</b> are eligible for medical benefits, earned paid leave and employee assistance programs.</li><li><b>
Full-time employees</b> receive a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness coverage, financial and retirement plans, competitive paid-time-off, professional development support, and a wide range of voluntary and employee assistance programs.
</li></ul>Required/Preferred Education/Training:
<ul><li>A High School Diploma or GED is required; a college degree in ASL or Human Resources is preferred.
</li><li>3+ years of ASL interpretation experience required.</li><li>
ASL Licensure in accordance with MRS Title 32, Chapter 22, American Sign Language Interpreters 1525 required:<ul><li>
Limited Interpreter License in the State of Maine required; or</li><li>
Conditional Interpreter License in the State of Maine with requirement to become certified before expiration of the conditional license, required, or</li><li>
State of Maine Certified Interpreter License required</li></ul></li><li>
Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance within 6 months of hire.</li></ul><div>
This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance if you do not already have one. <b>You must be a US Citizen for consideration,</b> and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit <i>Investigations &amp; Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
All offers are conditional until interim security clearance is granted by DCSA (Defense Counter Intelligence Security Agency).</i></div>
Required/Preferred Experience:
<ul><li>Expert understanding of both ASL and English required.
</li><li>Cultural knowledge about the deaf community preferred.
</li><li>Ability to interpret at least 90 minutes solo, and 8 hours with a supporting interpreter, required.
</li><li>Must follow the code of ethics established by The Registry of the Interpreters of the Deaf (RID).
</li><li>Clearly communicate messages both verbally and in ASL.</li><li>
Be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently and meet internal customer needs.</li><li>
Experience using devices and programs to provide remote interpreting preferred.
</li><li>Must have strong interpersonal skills</li><li>
Experience supporting communications in manufacturing or heavy industry preferred.</li><li>
Must be flexible to work scheduled assignments during any of our three shifts.</li></ul></div>

American Sign Language Interpreter/HR Representative

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American Sign Language Interpreter/HR Representative