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Acts as an interpreter in a variety of settings in
the community, throughout the Midlands region and the state, using
communication appropriate to the language and intent of the speaker and
interprets/transliterates the consumer’s communication in English appropriate
to the language and intent of the signer.
Interprets/transliterates on an assigned basis for confidential
meetings and other sensitive situations having ethical implications.
Facilitates communication for consumers on an assigned basis in interpreting
for special events such as conferences, special meetings, workshops and other
activities. Provides excellent customer service in working with both hearing
and Deaf/Hard of Hearing consumers.
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Bachelors Degree in Interpreting, Special Education,
or related field and one (1) year interpreting experience or AA Degree in
Interpreting and three (3) years experience preferred or High School Diploma
and three years experience preferred or High School Diploma and three (3) years interpreting experience
required. Certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
(RID) at the CSC, CI/CT or NIC Certified Level, or equivalent state screening
(within 12 months of hire); Requires knowledge of deaf culture and fluent
sign language communication. Also
requires computer literacy skills, customer service skills, ability to
organize complex systems, and the ability to schedule statewide interpreting
requests. Minimum Entry SCPI Level: Advanced; Required Goal Skill SCPI Level:
Advanced Plus.
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