MHIS Staff Assistant

Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. (TRI) is a disability advocacy organization, which serves as a resource for individuals with disabilities to fully access and participate in the community through outreach, advocacy, and independent living skills development. MHIS is a program of TRI.

POSITION: Mid-Hudson Interpreter Service (MHIS) Staff AssistantHOURS: PART-TIME JOB SUMMARY: To assist the Mid-Hudson Interpreter Service (MHIS) team in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Advocacy, Interpreter Coordination and confidential paperwork, and performing alternating on-call duties with the MHIS Team. REPORTS TO: MHIS Program Director ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Record and coordinate customer requests, schedule, and confirm interpreters for assignments; update and coordinate data in agency database.Submit all required paperwork and maintain organizational recordsAbility to be On-Call with the use of agency cell phone alternating with MHIS team – includes nights, weekends and holidays.Develop and maintain positive relations with Deaf community and consumers.Assist in planning staff development to meet the needs of ASL interpreters.Develop and maintain a strong network within the Deaf and Interpreting communities.Assist in social media and marketing of MHISAdvocate for the rights of Deaf/Hard of Hearing individualsPursue professional development through workshops and interpreter organizations.Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Executive Director. QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum 3 years’ experience conversing in fluent ASLUnderstanding of the Americans with Disability Act law (ADA) and Deaf cultureComputer and Internet skills a mustProfessional use of telephone and video phone (VP)Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to maintain strict confidentialityExcellent writing and communication skillsExcellent management and organizational skills Please submit a cover letter and résumé to: Jeanine Byrnes MHIS Program Director @ j.byrnes@taconicresources.org No phone calls, please.Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. committed to a discrimination-free workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, mental or physical challenging condition, marital status, amnesty, political affiliation, status as a covered veteran, or other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER