Job Summary:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, McBurney Disability Resource Center (the campus disability services office for students) is hiring an ASL hearing interpreter with experience in postsecondary and healthcare interpreting experience for this unique opportunity. You would be providing ASL interpretation for a student attending medical school in Fall 2024-May 2028. Interpreting will happen within the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Heath's program, consisting of phases including: course work and shadowing experience; four, 12-week clinical rotations, with rotation(s) likely outside of the greater Madison area; varying clinical experience dependent on student preference.
Learn more about the three phases of the UW-Madison Medical School curriculum: https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md-program/curriculum
As a designated American Sign Language (ASL) hearing interpreter you would be working with a student attending medical school. Interpreting will happen in classes, labs, discussions, study and affinity groups, multiple clinical rotations, and additional settings as needed. This position is part of a team of highly qualified ASL interpreters, applying your experience and knowledge as a medical and postsecondary interpreter. When not actively interpreting, you would be preparing for interpreting assignments and working with the team to ensure access and provide consistency of services. The student and designated sign language interpreters will collaborate, communicate, and develop best practice for each unique situation. You will have the support of the larger campus Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services team and an onsite supervisor to navigate logistical issues. Join our team and be part of this exciting opportunity!
Responsibilities:
Provides American Sign Language or Signed English interpretation services for deaf and hearing campus community members for advanced, complex, or varied interactions at the institution, including but not limited to academic situations, employment meetings, and institutional events.
- 20% Prepares for interpreting requests by utilizing provided preparation materials, researching outside sources, and communicating with colleagues
- 65% Interprets or transliterates for advanced or technically complex academic content or institutional events that include sensitive or high impact requests utilizing ethical analysis to determine optimal options in interpreting situations
- 5% Provides consultation and answers questions regarding best practices for interpreting and working with deaf individuals for the University community
- 10% Work collaboratively with the team of interpreters. Share information, communicate schedule changes, prepare information for the team.
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Education:
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
Master's Degree
Qualifications:
Required:
Minimum three years of experience as an ASL interpreter in postsecondary settings.
Ability to effectively, professionally, and accurately convey academic concepts in both American Sign Language and English.
Current Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certification and/or National Association of the Deaf Certification and/or equivalent certification.
Current or eligible Wisconsin Sign Language Interpreter-Advanced Hearing State License. License information: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/SignLanguageInterpreter/AdvancedHearing.aspx
Preferred:
Minimum two years of experience as ASL interpreter in healthcare settings.
Certificate of completion or equivalent from an accredited interpreter training program is strongly preferred, though relevant experience may be considered.
Knowledge of broad accommodation options and services for deaf learners.
Ability to set up and utilize technology, i.e., assistive listening devices, microphones, web conferencing tools.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Flexibility to include evenings and weekend work.
Work Schedule:
Regular business hours, flexibility to work on occasional evenings and weekend depending on the student needs and department needs. This position qualifies for shift differentials (between 6:00 pm-6:00 am/weekends).
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Negotiable
HOURLY
Pay is commensurate with certification, education, and experience. In this University Staff position, interpreters are paid for their interpreting time, preparation time and consultative time for a total of 40 hours per at the hourly rate. Actual hourly rate will depend on experience and qualifications. Please contact Terri Oehrlein (terri.oehrlein@wisc.edu) for further information about salary.
This position also qualifies for shift differentials (between 6:00 pm-6:00 am), and compensation time or overtime for hours over 40 in a week. Employees in this position will receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Further Benefits information can be found at https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf
Additional Information:
The McBurney Disability Resource Center is the office for students with disabilities and classroom accommodations on the UW-Madison campus. As part of the student accommodation process, we work collaboratively with students and instructors to provide and support effective student accommodations. While the McBurney Center primarily focuses on student accommodations, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Services Program also fills campus interpreting and captioning requests for departments, faculty, staff, guests, and campus events. We strive to create an inclusive campus environment that allows students to engage, explore, and participate in the Wisconsin Idea. We work with over 5,100 students annually, have a strong collaborative team, and partner with students, instructors, staff, student organizations, and others throughout the campus.
The McBurney Disability Resource is part of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by the vice chancellor for student affairs. Our staff is dedicated to serving students and to helping them succeed in and out of the classroom in areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and engagement, and student advocacy. Student Affairs includes departments led by the dean of students; departments that provide identity-based spaces and leadership resources; the Wisconsin Union; University Health Services; and University Recreation and Wellbeing.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
How to Apply:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to upload a current resume, a cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications related to this position, and a list with the contact information of at least three professional references. The application must be completed and submitted by the deadline to be considered for this position.
Contact:
Terri Oehrlein
terri.oehrlein@wisc.edu
608-265-5298
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Sign Language Interpreter(EI007)
Department(s):
A04-STUDENT AFFAIRS/MCB/ADMINISTRATION
Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:
298340-CP
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:
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