ASL Interpreter As Needed Rotating Shift - Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc.

About Us:

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) was established in 1972 in a grassroots effort by community members seeking alternatives to prison for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). SCADP is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization providing residential treatment services and outpatient counseling services to individuals throughout Los Angeles. Offering services with a continuum of care to underserved and disadvantaged populations.

PAY RATE: $30.90 - $32.53 Per Hour

BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

INCREASED ACCESS

Program is a residential facility or women parenting and non-parenting, with a substance use disorder who are also deaf and hard of hearing; communicating with American Sign Language is a requirement for working with the deaf and hard of hearing population.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator for the Increased Access Program of Southern California Alcohol & Drug Programs, the Interpreter will serve as primary support staff to all staff as needed; assisting with implementation of all routine processes, special projects and overall immediate needs.

Utilizing American Sign Language to deliver and provide all services while collaborating with ASL capable therapists/Intern and non-hearing-impaired staff on site

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the delivery of case management and counseling services to hard of hearing clients, by ensuring proper communication.
• Assist in the day to day functioning of the program in routine interactions with hard of hearing clients.
• Train non-hearing-impaired staff in basic American Sign language to improve ability of staff to provide service to hearing impaired clients.
• As needed interpret for hearing impaired clients at appointments with outside organizations.
• Other tasks as may be required by the Program Coordinator

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

• Certified American Sign Language Interpreter

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 years sobriety if recovering

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.