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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
The interpreter shall provide on-site and emergency interpreting services within a clinical atmosphere/setting. Deaf/Sign language Interpreters will provide translation support for clinical encounters and staff meetings related to clinical work and training at VANEOHS. The interpreter will convert spoken language into sign language by making the interpretation as close to the hearer’s language as possible and interpreting the sign language back into the spoken language.
Specific Tasks
Task #1: On-site Interpretation Service (30 hours a week)
Six (6) hours/day Monday through Friday. The schedule for these hours is subject to change, approximately per quarter for planning purposes. The schedule could change more frequently than quarterly based on the Clinic’s demand. Projected schedule starting 12/11/2025: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The interpreter shall provide interpretation services for clinical encounters (approx. 30‑45 minutes each) and related team meetings Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This requirement is not for continuous interpretation for six (6) hours. This service supports an employee of the Cleveland VA Medical Center for clinical patient appointments and team meetings. When there are no patient appointments or cancelled appointments, interpretation will not be required, therefore, significant breaks in interpretation service will likely occur.
Task #2: Unscheduled On‑Site / Emergency Interpretation Services
Interpretation services may be needed on an emergency basis. For this reason, the interpreter shall ensure that interpreting services are available on‑site and in‑person within two (2) hours if an immediate need occurs. The unscheduled/emergency interpretation services will be paid by the hour for actual hours worked.
Qualifications and Quality of Performance
Certificate or associate degree for entry basic sign language interpretation.
High degree of quality in the following areas: Range of Vocabulary (including medical/hospital and spinal cord injury vocabulary), Grammar, Syntax, Array of sentence types, Structure of information (opening, supporting details, closing), Clear comparison and contrast of the two topics, Overall cohesion.
The unscheduled/emergency interpretation services will be paid by the hour for actual hours worked.
Place of Performance Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC, 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Contact Please send your CV to this email: info@bolensdumandhauling.com
Senior level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
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The interpreter shall provide on-site and emergency interpreting services within a clinical atmosphere/setting. Deaf/Sign language Interpreters will provide translation support for clinical encounters and staff meetings related to clinical work and training at VANEOHS. The interpreter will convert spoken language into sign language by making the interpretation as close to the hearer’s language as possible and interpreting the sign language back into the spoken language.
Specific Tasks
Task #1: On-site Interpretation Service (30 hours a week)
Six (6) hours/day Monday through Friday. The schedule for these hours is subject to change, approximately per quarter for planning purposes. The schedule could change more frequently than quarterly based on the Clinic’s demand. Projected schedule starting 12/11/2025: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The interpreter shall provide interpretation services for clinical encounters (approx. 30‑45 minutes each) and related team meetings Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This requirement is not for continuous interpretation for six (6) hours. This service supports an employee of the Cleveland VA Medical Center for clinical patient appointments and team meetings. When there are no patient appointments or cancelled appointments, interpretation will not be required, therefore, significant breaks in interpretation service will likely occur.
Task #2: Unscheduled On‑Site / Emergency Interpretation Services
Interpretation services may be needed on an emergency basis. For this reason, the interpreter shall ensure that interpreting services are available on‑site and in‑person within two (2) hours if an immediate need occurs. The unscheduled/emergency interpretation services will be paid by the hour for actual hours worked.
Qualifications and Quality of Performance
Certificate or associate degree for entry basic sign language interpretation.
High degree of quality in the following areas: Range of Vocabulary (including medical/hospital and spinal cord injury vocabulary), Grammar, Syntax, Array of sentence types, Structure of information (opening, supporting details, closing), Clear comparison and contrast of the two topics, Overall cohesion.
The unscheduled/emergency interpretation services will be paid by the hour for actual hours worked.
Place of Performance Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC, 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Contact Please send your CV to this email: info@bolensdumandhauling.com
Senior level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
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