Staff Interpreter
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, NC, United States
Job Classification Title
Sign Language Interpreting Specialist (NS)
Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Position Number
65040604
Grade
NC15
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
DSDHH is hiring! DSDHH is seeking an American Sign Language interpreter with a passion for communication access and inclusion to join us a Staff Interpreter. The Staff ASL Interpreter provides direct interpretation/transliteration services, including tactile ASL, to DSDHH staff, primarily those in the central/administrative office. The Staff Interpreter evaluates and assesses communication access needs in order to provide coordination support to the Interpreter for the Director. This individual will provide mentorship and interpreter skill development opportunities. Interpreters seeking licensure will consult with the Staff Interpreter. This position provides consultation to the Department of Health and Human Services and other entities regarding communication access, the use of interpreters, and interpreter licensure. Must be licensed as determined by the NC Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board before start of employment.
Salary Range
$55,221 - $96,639.
Recruitment Range
$55,221 - $80,650.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Advanced interpreting skills in both ASL to English and English to ASL, including the ability to interpret and transliterate in a variety of settings, for a variety of customers, and with various registers including formal and intimate while accurately representing the message of the speaker(s).
Thorough knowledge of deafness, deaf culture, American Sign Language, interpreting practices and processing models.
Experience with monitoring, assessing, and evaluating interpreting skills in others.
Closing Date
This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
The Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing works to ensure that all Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind North Carolinians have the ability to communicate their needs and to receive information easily and effectively in all aspects of their lives, especially their health and well-being.
Compensation & Benefits
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
Minimum Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional interpreting experience in a community, business, or government program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification If applicable as defined by GS 90D, meets the requirements for licensure as determined by the North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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Sign Language Interpreting Specialist (NS)
Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Position Number
65040604
Grade
NC15
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
DSDHH is hiring! DSDHH is seeking an American Sign Language interpreter with a passion for communication access and inclusion to join us a Staff Interpreter. The Staff ASL Interpreter provides direct interpretation/transliteration services, including tactile ASL, to DSDHH staff, primarily those in the central/administrative office. The Staff Interpreter evaluates and assesses communication access needs in order to provide coordination support to the Interpreter for the Director. This individual will provide mentorship and interpreter skill development opportunities. Interpreters seeking licensure will consult with the Staff Interpreter. This position provides consultation to the Department of Health and Human Services and other entities regarding communication access, the use of interpreters, and interpreter licensure. Must be licensed as determined by the NC Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board before start of employment.
Salary Range
$55,221 - $96,639.
Recruitment Range
$55,221 - $80,650.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Advanced interpreting skills in both ASL to English and English to ASL, including the ability to interpret and transliterate in a variety of settings, for a variety of customers, and with various registers including formal and intimate while accurately representing the message of the speaker(s).
Thorough knowledge of deafness, deaf culture, American Sign Language, interpreting practices and processing models.
Experience with monitoring, assessing, and evaluating interpreting skills in others.
Closing Date
This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
The Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing works to ensure that all Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind North Carolinians have the ability to communicate their needs and to receive information easily and effectively in all aspects of their lives, especially their health and well-being.
Compensation & Benefits
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
Minimum Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional interpreting experience in a community, business, or government program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification If applicable as defined by GS 90D, meets the requirements for licensure as determined by the North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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