Expanding Opportunities!
The Center for Collegiate Deaf Education (CCDE), the Northern Regional Center, at Bergen Community College is always looking to expand its pool of service providers. CCDE provides services and programs, in conjunction with the college, for a range of 25-35 students per semester with various communication preferences. In a shared partnership, Bergen Community College, New Jersey Commission on Higher Education, the Center for Collegiate Deaf Education, and students strive towards positive academic experiences and successful achievement of future goals.
As a means to meet the needs of our growing student population, CCDE is seeking both certified and qualified part-time interpreters and c-print captionists to work in the higher education setting with competitive pay rates. If you are interested in joining our team act now! Please send or email a letter of interest and your resume to:
Bergen Community College
C/O The Center for Collegiate Deaf Education
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
ccde@bergen.edu
A. Outline of Qualifications
In an effort to provide the highest quality services, the following qualifications are standard for employment as a part-time interpreter in the Center for Collegiate Deaf Education: (Minimum of three must be met)
- Associates Degree
- Interpreter Training Program graduate
- Two years professional interpreting experience in various venues
- DDHH state screenings (out of state screening will be considered)
- RID certification
B. Credentials
The following are accepted documentation of qualifications that must be presented at the time of initial interview:
- DDHH Screening Letter or other accepted state evaluation statement.
- Copy of diploma from an accredited college.
- RID Certificate/Letter
The following are NOT accepted credentials: NAD Certification OR EIPA Assessments
Interpreters who are not certified are expected to obtain professional credentials i.e. RID National Interpreter Certification (NIC) within a reasonable time frame.
C. Advantages of Working at Bergen Community College
CCDE provides services for a wide range of students with various communication preferences, a pool of 25-30 interpreters, certified and/or qualified, and c-print service providers. Interpreters are hired as part-time employees, working a maximum of 19 hours per week and are subject to a contractual agreement with the Center. Working as a service provider at Bergen is a unique and beneficial experience. Advantages to working for Bergen include:
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Blocked scheduled work hours
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Guaranteed work for up to 15 weeks
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Free professional development activities (workshops, study groups & mentoring)
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A wide range of work topics and consumers
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Flexible and approachable work staff
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Networking opportunities
