Job Opening at TCSDHH – Interpreter Senior
Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has a job opening
“Interpreter Senior”. This is a full time position. Please click on the
link below to take you to the website for the job description and how to
apply for the position.
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/human_resources/jobs/opportunities.asp
Job Title: Interpreter Senior
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 01/07/11 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary: $50,668.80 – $63,336.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Location: 2201 Post Road, Austin, Texas
Department: Health & Human Services
Provides sign language interpreting services, including assignments for
departments, court hearings, small and large group situation, Commissioners
Court, formal, highly technical situations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides sign language interpreting services, which may include assignments
for, but not limited to, consumers,staff, one-on-one appointments, small or
large group meetings, and telephone calls. Documents court and other legal
situations (probation, jail, counseling, Commissioners Court, televised
meetings) and other highly technical and complicated meetings and hearings.
Provides advocacy services regarding access by people who are deaf according
to applicable Federal, State and Local laws. Conducts outreach and education
to members of the community, staff, other departments, and the general
public. Provides back-up assistance in scheduling/coordinating interpreter
services and other office duties,as required. Mentors other team
interpreters.
Provides back-up assistance in scheduling/coordinating interpreter services
and other office duties, as required. Mentors other team interpreters.
Creates and maintains service records of activities and participants.
Prepares reports and statistics.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education, Interpreting, Linguistics,
Communications, Liberal Arts, Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly
related field AND five (5) years interpreting services experience in a
variety of community, health, governmental, and social situations, including
highly technical or legal situations. Must have at least an additional three
(3) years of court interpreting experience. Experience should include
interpreting for deaf individuals with special communication issues,
including individuals with additional disabilities, mental retardation,
mental illness and those with limited formal communication.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Court Interpreter Certification (CIC) from the Board for Evaluation of
Interpreters of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; or
Special Certificate: Legal (SC: L) from the National Registry of
Interpreters for the Deaf to interpret court proceedings for a
hearing-impaired individual AND one of the following: Interpreter
Certification at Level III or III from the Board for Evaluation of
Interpreters of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; or
the Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC), Reverse Skills Certificate
(RSC), Certificate of Transliteration (CT), Certificate of Interpretation
(CI), Oral Interpreting Certificate (OIC) or Certified Deaf
Interpreter-Provisional (CDI-P) from the National Registry of Interpreters
for the Deaf; or their equivalent; OR,
Interpreter Certification at Level Advanced, IV or IVi from the Board of
Evaluation of Interpreters of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing; or Master’s Comprehensive Skills Certificate (MCSC), Certificate of
Transliteration (CT) AND Certificate of Interpretation (CI) or National
Interpreter Certification (NIC) from the National Registry of Interpreters
for the Deaf; or their equivalent; OR,
Interpreter Certification at Level V or Vi from the Board for Evaluation of
Interpreters of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; or
Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) or National Interpreter Certification (NIC)
at Advanced Level from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf;
or their equivalent; OR,
Interpreter Certification at Master Level from the Board of Evaluation of
Interpreters of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; or
National Interpreter Certification (NIC) at Master’s Level from National
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf; or their equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Manual communication in American Sign Language.
Methods of expressive and voice interpreting and their applications (e.g.,
Simultaneous and Consecutive).
Issues and terminology of the interpreting profession.
Standard practices and ethical standards in interpreting.
Legal terminology, procedures and court decorum.
Court interpreter training.
Computer software applications, including word processing, presentations,
spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and other related applications.
Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
Skill in:
Assessing and matching the communication needs of the client(s) and the
situation utilizing various interpreting techniques, which may include
gestures, other sign systems/languages, formal American Sign Language, etc.
to ensure effective communication.
Coordinating and prioritizing the work and activities of self.
English language vocabulary.
Dealing with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals.
Operating a variety of modern office equipment, including a computer.
Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
Respond appropriately to crisis situations.
Interpret accurately in court proceedings.
Listen attentively for long periods of time.
Prepare accurate and complete records, reports and statistics.
Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
Continue professional growth through continuing education.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with deaf and hearing
clients, departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other
County employees and officials, members of diverse cultural and linguistic
backgrounds, attorneys, children, judges and the general public.
Work Environment & Other Information:
Working conditions may be determined by the situation requiring interpreting
and may vary from the usual office or meeting room environment. Physical
requirements may include the ability to lift/carry up to 5-10 pounds
occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination
and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.
Subject to reaching, twisting, handling and walking to perform the essential
job functions. Involves contact with clients in possible stressful
situations.
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and works sime nights and weekends.
Criminal & Employment Background Check Required