New Job Position Opening – New Mexico
DATE: as soon as possible
ADDRESS:
10601 Lomas Blvd. NE Ste 115
Albuquerque, NM
WEBSITE: http://www.copdnm.org
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
No 03-10-053
POSITION: Interpreter IV/Coordinator
AGENCY: COPD – Albuquerque
STATUS: Exempt – Full Time
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Responsible for the Community Outreach Program for the Deaf (COPD) – New Mexico’s Interpreting Services Program. Manages the Interpreting Program with oversight from both the Agency Director and the Operations Director of Interpreting. Administers the Interpreting Department’s internship program. Performs daily supervisory responsibilities for Interpreter Referral Specialists and Staff Interpreters. Assists with administrative and operational policy development and monitoring of monthly expenditures. Completes interpreter status and staff productivity reports, ensuring quality of service, and develops agreements and contracts with customer businesses. Provides interpreting and transliterating services for Deaf and Hearing consumers in a variety of educational and community settings. Documents interpreting time and activities for billing purposes. May perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Provides interpreting and transliterating services for Deaf and Hearing consumers in a variety of educational and community settings including medical, mental health, vocational, social services, etc.
* Maintains high professional standards in accordance with the RID Code of Professional Conduct, ensuring quality interpreting services for the Hearing and Deaf consumers
* Documents interpreting time for billing purposes
* Assists with in-house and walk-in interpreting services, as needed
* Assists with emergency coverage as schedule permits
* Meets the productivity requirements as assigned by supervisor
* Provides input for hiring, training, and evaluating staff
* Reviews with supervisor and develops select administrative functions in support of the Interpreting program mission. Administrative functions include documenting interpreting time for billing purposes, assisting with feedback mechanisms for interpreters and assisting with oversight of Interpreter Referral Specialists
* Supervises Interpreter Referral Specialists and Staff Interpreters
* Monitors the quality of services of freelance (contract) interpreters and reports to Director
* Administers the Interpreting Department’s internship program; works with supervisor in the development of the internship program for state-wide and national best practices
* Assists the Agency Director by Collaborating with legal, medical and mental health partners state-wide to maximize services and training opportunities
* Develops interpreting related workshops for consumers and interpreters as assigned by the Agency Director
* Assists Interpreting Department with projects such as developing training, internship and mentoring for staff and contract interpreters
* Assists with contracts for freelance interpreters; maintains a file on each freelance interpreter; follows-up on interpreter/consumer concerns
* Evaluates productivity levels of staff interpreters and monthly fill rates for the department and makes recommendations for improvement; develops procedures to accomplish stated recommendations
* Consults with agencies regarding professional and ethical conduct of contract interpreters
* Evaluates interpreter services and develops recommendations of changes based on community needs and service operation; shares information with Agency Director and Director of Operations
* Completes monthly interpreter status reports and staff productivity reports, and analyzes departmental functions; reports findings to the Advisory Board
* Assists in coordinating/scheduling community and educational interpreters
* Acts as a liaison with local and national interpreting resources such as NAD and RID to foster improvement in interpreting services
* Works as part of a team to develop VI programs for the Deaf community
* Works with businesses and organizations in the development of VI services
* Represents the Interpreting Program at agency and community meetings, as assigned by supervisor
* May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Completion of ITP or Associates degree or three years of directly related experience may substitute for Associates
* RID CI and CT, or CSC, or CDI/RSC, or NAD5, or EIPA 5.0, or NIC Advanced
* Current valid New Mexico Interpreter License
* 2 years of interpreting experience, community interpreting preferred (1 year of experience equals 20-25 hours per week for average of 50 weeks per year)
* Pass drug screening
* Valid New Mexico Driver License, proof of insurance and New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division Motor Vehicle Report
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree
* Completion of formal internship/mentee program
* Additional years of directly related experience
* Knowledge about/experience with VRI
SALARY: $24.00 – $28.56 depending on experience and educational background
SELECTION: Applicants will be rated and evaluated based upon of their qualifications, training and related job experience
HOW TO APPLY Complete application at:
Community Outreach Program for the Deaf
10601 Lomas NE, STE 115
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112
505-255-7636
Fax resume and cover letter – 520-770-8505
Email resume and cover letter – [email protected]
OPEN: October 11, 2012
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CONTACT PERSON NAME: Suzanne Ranieri
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
CONTACT TELEPHONE #: 505-255-7636
CONTACT FAX NUMBER: 505-255-8029