Company Information
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Company Name: The Learning Center for the Deaf
Website: https://www.tlcdeaf.org/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: Director of Communication & Access (Interpreting and ASL Services)
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
848 Central St
Framingham, Massachusetts. 01701

Job Description:
Full time- Exempt/Salary

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus
Housing Resources Available
Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits include: Health; Dental; Vision; Life and Disability Insurance;
Employer-Matching 403B; Sick/Personal/Vacation Time; Flexible Spending and
Dependent Care
TLC Diversity Statement:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and
welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build
an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC
community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple
approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity
fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone
can feel they belong.

About TLC:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of
services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn
more, click here.

For our Mission, click here.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Communication and Access is a leadership role responsible for
managing the quality provision of interpreting services for all TLC programs
(Access), and the staff and community ASL Classes (Communication).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prioritize the reduction of bias and lead to ensure consistent commitment and
action toward becoming an equitable and  anti-racist department within the
organization.
Develop, communicate and update interpreter and ASL  department policies and
procedures.
Supervise, support, develop and evaluate department staff
Set agendas, provide reports and conduct regular department meetings.
Oversee all functions of contracted interpreter and community and staff ASL
services.
Develop and maintain fiscally responsible Departmental budgets.
Work with the Executive Team to assess program effectiveness, and develop
goals for continued growth and development.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.



Requirements:
Must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a community-based interpreter.
Near-native fluency in American Sign Language
Written communication at sufficient levels to ensure effective and
appropriate communication and report writing.
Masters Degree, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
Experience supervising employees
Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
RID Certified, E.I.P.A. and experience mentoring interpreters- preferred.
Deaf individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Business, Education, Health Sciences, Interpreting, Liberal Arts, Sustainability
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1032563