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Sign Language Interpreter (Part-time / Full-time Position with flexi-work arrangements)

If you enjoy working with the deaf community and believe that everyone deserves access to communication, this position is for you. The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) offers flexible work arrangements, competitive salaries, a dedicated and friendly team of colleagues and rewarding work where your efforts will result in tangible outcomes and impact for the Deaf, Deafblind and Hard-of-hearing.

Responsibilities:

  1. Perform spoken English to Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) and SgSL to spoken English interpretation duties in a variety of settings and locations
  2. Deliver sign language interpretation in a professional and ethical manner
  3. Consistently undertake professional training and development
  4. Guide Community Sign Language interpreters as needed
  5. Develop and maintain resources such as training materials
  6. Support the organisation’s events and activities

To succeed in this role, you should:

  1. Be fluent in English and competent in Singapore Sign Language (SgSL)
  2. Be comfortable working with people of all ages and backgrounds
  3. Have a strong desire to continuously learn and develop
  4. Be comfortable working in a variety of settings, such as in classrooms, corporate meetings, in front of a camera for broadcasts, in front of audiences, and online in a Video Relay Service
  5. Have good mental and physical stamina
  6. Be able to deal with ambiguity while maintaining a strong sense of ethics
  7. Be able to work independently with little supervision and be adaptable to changing work and environmental conditions
  8. Be able and willing to be rostered to work on shifts, which could include weekends, nights and public holidays as needed
  9. Be proficient in working with digital tools, especially Google Workspace
  10. Have a recognised diploma or degree in any field

Candidates with experience working or volunteering with the deaf preferred.

Flexi-Work Arrangements available. 5-day work week on roster.

Duration: 2-year contract appointment, with potential for renewal.

Interested applicants, please send the following to hr@sadeaf.org.sg:

1) CV

2) A 1-min spoken and 1-min SgSL video of you sharing about yourself and why you wish to be a Sign Language Interpreter with us

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Specialised Teacher

We’re looking for Specialised Teachers who are passionate in developing the next generation of students with hearing loss (HL) via the medium of Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) in a mainstream school. Make a difference in the lives of these students as you co-create lesson plans and co-teach with the mainstream teacher. The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) offers competitive salaries, a nurturing environment and opportunities to be involved in projects for the deaf community. You will play a key role in the growth and empowerment of our students.   

Key Responsibilities :

  1. Co-create lesson plans with mainstream teacher 
  2. Co-teach with mainstream teacher
  3. Promote Deaf awareness and provide accessibility support 
  4. Develop and implement specialised intervention programmes to support academic behaviour and social emotional development 
  5. Develop and implement assessment methods that accommodate the communication modes and abilities of the HL students.
  6. Attend and participate in SADeaf events and meetings

To succeed in this role, you should : 

  1. Have achieved SgSL Course Level 3 or at least SEE2 Advanced Stage
  2. Have a degree in any field, preferably with additional diploma in special education 
  3. Relevant qualifications and experience in teaching (preferred)
  4. Preferably with experience in interacting with the Deaf community

Full-time contract, with potential for renewal.

Interested applicants, please send the following to hr@sadeaf.org.sg:

1) CV

2) A 1-min spoken and a 1-min Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) video, in which you introduce yourself and share your motivation for joining SADeaf.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Educational Interpreter

We’re looking for Educational Interpreters who are passionate in providing communication accessibility for students with hearing loss (HL) via the medium of Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) in a mainstream school. Make a difference in the lives of these students as you interpret (English Language to and from Singapore Sign Language) for lessons, school activities and programmes.The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) offers competitive salaries, a nurturing environment and opportunities to be involved in projects for the deaf community. Your efforts contribute towards the growth and empowerment of our students.   

Key Responsibilities

  1. Provide interpretation (English Language to and from SgSL) for lessons and all school activities and programmes
  2. Modify and align teaching strategies to suit the needs of HL students
  3. Work with school management to review and improve school systems/ processes in support for HL students
  4. Provide consultation and build capacity of teachers and other school personnel to support HL students
  5. Conduct and/or organise workshops for parents and families of HL students
  6. Attend and participate in SADeaf events and meetings

To succeed in this role, you should : 

  1. Have achieved SgSL Course Level 3 or at least SEE2 Advanced Stage
  2. Have a diploma or degree in any field 
  3. Have relevant qualifications and experience in teaching (preferred)
  4. Preferably have experience in interacting with the Deaf community

Full-time contract, with potential for renewal.

Interested applicants, please send the following to hr@sadeaf.org.sg:

1) CV

2) A 1-min spoken and a 1-min Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) video, in which you introduce yourself and share your motivation for joining SADeaf.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Administrative Coordinator

We are looking for an Administrative Coordinator to evaluate and match requests for accessibility services to interpreters and notetakers, so that the deaf and hearing can communicate with each other. If you are organised and comfortable multi-tasking, keen to serve, and enjoy working with deaf and hearing people, this position is for you.

An established charity with a deep history and a refreshed desire for impact, The Singapore Association for the Deaf works towards a Singapore where the deaf have equitable opportunities and access to fully participate in and contribute to a robust and thriving community. Your efforts will directly contribute to Singapore being a more inclusive society.

We offer:
1. Flexible work arrangements
2. Competitive salaries
3. Generous leave
4. 5-day work week
5. A nurturing environment
6. Rewarding work

Key Responsibilities:
1. Review accessibility requests and deploy interpreters/notetakers
2. Stakeholder management
3. Provide quotations and invoicing to clients
4. Maintain database and provide reports

To succeed in this role, you should:
1. Have the passion to work with the deaf community and preferably have experience working or volunteering with the deaf
2. Have strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
3. Have good communication and interpersonal skills
4. Be adaptable with ability to deal with ambiguity
5. Be able to work independently under pressure and multi-task
6. Be comfortable and proficient working with digital tools, especially Google Workspace and Excel
7. Have a recognised diploma or degree in any field

Interested applicants, please send a copy of your CV to hr@sadeaf.org.sg. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.