HHSC Is Hiring – Staff Interpreter Job Posting
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Health and Independence (HI) Program and Policy department has announced the posting of a staff interpreter position. This position will report to the Health and Independence Program and Policy Director and will work closely with the HI Associate Commissioner, HI Program Directors and the Department Support Specialist. Job responsibilities include serving as the primary interpreter for Health and Independence, coordination of interpreting services, and working collaboratively with various internal/external stakeholders and Deaf/hard of hearing clients/staff.
The position will be located in Austin, the posting can be found here, Posting Number: 592282.
The position is scheduled to close 1/8/2024.
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Health and Independence Program and Policy Director, serves as the primary interpreter for Health and Independence. Performs highly advanced (senior-level) interpreter work. This position will serve both as an interpreter and as the coordinator for interpreting services within Health and Independence and must work effectively in teams with both Deaf/hard of hearing clients/staff. Additional duties include conducting staff services functions such as coordinating external services, reconciling invoices, and providing support on accessibility functions.
The position may occasionally require flexible hours and the ability to travel to meet the needs of the state including nights and/or weekends as required. Must be able to respond and adapt to changing assignments in a prescribed time frame.
Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions:
EJF 1 – Interprets and translates messages simultaneously or consecutively between English and American Sign Language, either orally or visually, while maintaining message content, context, and style. Assesses whether communication is being understood. Interprets during meetings, training presentations, interviews, conferences, staff development activities, etc. Serves as the primary interpreter for all requests within Health and Independence, with limited exceptions. Develops and implements programs. Travel to assignments and maintain flexibility with schedule when assignments occur outside the office. Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, and conferences. (40%)
EJF 2 – Coordinates and schedules services for interpreting services, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, and other accessibility services as needed for Health and Independence staff when interpreting services are requested. Ensures that interpreter services invoices are received and paid in a timely manner. Work with budget team on monthly budget reconciliation to ensure that the interpreting services requested and invoiced were delivered. (30%)
EJF 3 – Plans and coordinates special and administrative assignments and programs. Serve as a resource and provide educational materials and training to staff regarding communication access for Deaf/hard of hearing individuals. Develops policies and procedures to manage interpreter scheduling, as required. Records videos, voiceovers, and embedded interpretations. Performs technical program assistance work. Travels to assignments in a prescribed time frame when needed. (20%)
EJF 4 – Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or locations. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (10%)
Salary Group: B21
Initial Selection Criteria:
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.
BEI level III, IV, V, Advanced or Master certification from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Board for Evaluation of Interpreters or equivalent.
Four years interpreting experience with deaf individuals in any of the following or related areas: platform, business, technical, classroom, sign-to-voice, medical, counseling.
Respectfully,
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Health and Independence
Community Services
Website: http://hhs.texas.gov/deaf-hard-hearing