ASL Student Intern

 

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. We empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through collaborative behavioral health care and comprehensive support.  

Our Guiding Principles: 

• Person Centered. We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.   

• Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery. 

• Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do. 

• Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship. 

 

Position Summary:  

We are seeking a Student Intern in ASL Interpretation to support our Language Services team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to apply classroom learning in a professional setting, gain exposure to mental health services, and develop interpreting skills in a trauma-informed and person-centered environment.  

This role is designed for students currently enrolled in an ASL/English Interpreter Training Program who are seeking practicum or internship experience. 

Team Specific Information: At WellPower, we believe everyone deserves care in the language they prefer to speak or sign. Our Language Services team includes full-time staff who are professionally trained and nationally certified in Spanish or ASL. We also subcontract with external providers to cover after-hours and other languages.  

 

Compensation & Benefits: 

This is a NON-PAID student intern opportunity 

 

Duties & Functions:  

• ASL/English Interpretation: Provide ASL/English interpretation while working with another intern and/or staff interpreters for a variety of encounters that include, but are not limited to, classes and workshops about health and wellness, art, employment and technology as well as events like BINGO and yoga. 

• Learning & Development: Shadow professional interpreters, receive mentorship, and participate in supervision and feedback sessions to strengthen interpreting skills.  

• Collaboration: Work alongside teams in the Impact & Engagement department to foster a welcoming and supportive environment.  

• Professional Standards: Learn and adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct for interpreters, maintaining confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.  

• Participate in team/department meetings, in-service training, and supervisory sessions as required.   

• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.  

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

 

Requirements & Qualifications:  

• Currently enrolled in an ASL/English Interpreter Training Program (associate or bachelor’s level).  

• Advanced proficiency in ASL with coursework in interpretation completed or in progress.  

• Prior experience in community service, non-profit or healthcare settings is a plus but not required.  

 

Internship Benefits  

• Mentorship and supervision from certified ASL interpreters.  

• Exposure to behavioral health and community-based service environments.  

• Opportunity to fulfill practicum/internship requirements for academic programs.  

• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.  

• Supportive environment that values your contributions and growth.  

 

How to Apply  

• Submit your application: Fill out our online application form with your details and experience.  

• Interview & practice screening: Participate in an interview and interpretation practice session with WellPower staff interpreters.  

• Background check: Complete a background check as part of our standard process.  

 Work Location: 456 Bannock St. Denver, CO 80204  (Ability to float to other locations) 

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