Position: Interpreter Services Consultant
Working Title: Interpreter Svcs Consult
Vacancy Number: 60043255
Salary Grade: 68
Salary Range: $35337 - $56330
Hiring Range: $35337 - $56330
Department: Health Human Services
Division: HHS SO LTCFS DHH FS Reg Center-Charlotte
Type of Appointment: Perm Full-Time
Location: Charlotte
Posting Date: 03/28/2011
Closing Date: 04/11/2011
Number of Positions: 1
Description of Work
This position is located with the Division of Services for the Deaf
and the Hard of Hearing in the Charlotte Regional Center. This
position provides communication access (ASL interpreting and
coordination) for the staff and customers of the Charlotte Regional
Center. Additionally, this staff person will identify developmental
needs of area interpreters: coordinate and/or provide trainings and
skills development; provide information on legal compliance related to
interpreting including the ADA, EIPA and NC Licensure Law; develop
local interpreter resources and serve as Charlotte Regional Center's
representative in local interpreter meetings. Travel will include
coverage of the region s 10 counties plus state wide, as needed,
occasionally involving nights or weekends
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be a N.C. Interpreter & Tranliterator license-eligible (meet
requirements for application for NC license to interpret) with up to
two years of community interpreting experience working with deaf
people in signing environment. Related training: Deaf education/
rehabilitation, interpreter training program, knowledge of ethics of
interpreting, deaf culture, process of interpreting; ability to
interpret American Sign Language (ASL) and/or Transliterate (English-
like sign language); Ability to function as an interpreter both
expressively and receptively in a variety of settings: group/
individual meetings and presentations; Advanced public speaking skills,
excellent English (spoken and written), and computer/office skills.
MANAGER'S PREFERENCE: Ability to take position on an experienced team
of Deaf professionals. Interest in serving persons that present with
a range of hearing loss with need for a variety of communications
modes; adaptability with variety of roles as representative of state
services.
Training and Experience Requirements
An associated degree in an Interpreter Training Program and two (2)
years of professional interpreting experience; or high school and four
(4) years of professional interpreting experience; or an equivalent
combination of training and experience. Necessary Special
Qualification If applicable as defined by GS 90D, meet the
requirements for Licensure as determined by the North Carolina
Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board. Degrees must be from
appropriately accredited institutions.
How to Apply:
DSDHH uses the Merit Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with highly qualified individuals. You must undergo drug testing, if you are applying for a direct care position. DHHS will also conduct a criminal record check if you are applying for a position which supervises or provides direct care. All applicants must submit a State application for employment (PD-107) to the contact person at the Human Resources Office indicated on the vacancy announcement. A separate Application must be submitted for each individual position for which you are applying and must include the specific position and position number. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing a state application. Faxed applications are acceptable and may be faxed to (919) 855-6871. Applications must be received in the appropriate Human Resources Office by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Job postings and the PD-107 may be found at Public Libraries, local ESC, or the Office of State Personnelwebsite at: http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs
Contact Person:Brenda Raing
Contact Agency: Health Human Services
Contact Address: 2301 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2301
Contact Phone: 919-874-2230
Contact Fax: 919-855-6871
Working Title: Interpreter Svcs Consult
Vacancy Number: 60043255
Salary Grade: 68
Salary Range: $35337 - $56330
Hiring Range: $35337 - $56330
Department: Health Human Services
Division: HHS SO LTCFS DHH FS Reg Center-Charlotte
Type of Appointment: Perm Full-Time
Location: Charlotte
Posting Date: 03/28/2011
Closing Date: 04/11/2011
Number of Positions: 1
Description of Work
This position is located with the Division of Services for the Deaf
and the Hard of Hearing in the Charlotte Regional Center. This
position provides communication access (ASL interpreting and
coordination) for the staff and customers of the Charlotte Regional
Center. Additionally, this staff person will identify developmental
needs of area interpreters: coordinate and/or provide trainings and
skills development; provide information on legal compliance related to
interpreting including the ADA, EIPA and NC Licensure Law; develop
local interpreter resources and serve as Charlotte Regional Center's
representative in local interpreter meetings. Travel will include
coverage of the region s 10 counties plus state wide, as needed,
occasionally involving nights or weekends
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be a N.C. Interpreter & Tranliterator license-eligible (meet
requirements for application for NC license to interpret) with up to
two years of community interpreting experience working with deaf
people in signing environment. Related training: Deaf education/
rehabilitation, interpreter training program, knowledge of ethics of
interpreting, deaf culture, process of interpreting; ability to
interpret American Sign Language (ASL) and/or Transliterate (English-
like sign language); Ability to function as an interpreter both
expressively and receptively in a variety of settings: group/
individual meetings and presentations; Advanced public speaking skills,
excellent English (spoken and written), and computer/office skills.
MANAGER'S PREFERENCE: Ability to take position on an experienced team
of Deaf professionals. Interest in serving persons that present with
a range of hearing loss with need for a variety of communications
modes; adaptability with variety of roles as representative of state
services.
Training and Experience Requirements
An associated degree in an Interpreter Training Program and two (2)
years of professional interpreting experience; or high school and four
(4) years of professional interpreting experience; or an equivalent
combination of training and experience. Necessary Special
Qualification If applicable as defined by GS 90D, meet the
requirements for Licensure as determined by the North Carolina
Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board. Degrees must be from
appropriately accredited institutions.
How to Apply:
DSDHH uses the Merit Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with highly qualified individuals. You must undergo drug testing, if you are applying for a direct care position. DHHS will also conduct a criminal record check if you are applying for a position which supervises or provides direct care. All applicants must submit a State application for employment (PD-107) to the contact person at the Human Resources Office indicated on the vacancy announcement. A separate Application must be submitted for each individual position for which you are applying and must include the specific position and position number. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing a state application. Faxed applications are acceptable and may be faxed to (919) 855-6871. Applications must be received in the appropriate Human Resources Office by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Job postings and the PD-107 may be found at Public Libraries, local ESC, or the Office of State Personnelwebsite at: http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs
Contact Person:Brenda Raing
Contact Agency: Health Human Services
Contact Address: 2301 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2301
Contact Phone: 919-874-2230
Contact Fax: 919-855-6871
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