MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY
AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
“Missouri public
schools: the best choice… the best results!”
Vacancy
Title: Staff Interpreter
Job Order Number: 9737790
Domicile
Location: Jefferson City
Section/Office: MO Commission for the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Salary: $36,144
Deadline: December 21, 2012
Three years
of professional interpreting experience.
Graduation
from a recognized training program for interpreters (preferred).
Necessary: (1) Excellent speaking and writing
skills and (2) Missouri Sign Language Interpreter’s License or certification
necessary to obtain one.
Preferred: MICS Advanced or Comprehensive
Certification; RID CI/CT, CSC, NIC Advanced, or NIC Master Certification; NAD Level 4 or 5 Certification; or QAST
4/4, 4/5, 5/4 or 5/5 Certification.
Will Consider: MICS
Intermediate Certification; RID NIC Certification; NAD
Level 3 Certification; or QAST 3/4, 3/5, 5/3, 4/3, or
3/3 Certification.
(Other qualifications and
experience, which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the
requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu
of the above.)
1.
Knowledge
of interpreting techniques and practices, as well as established principles of
ethical conduct for the interpreting profession.
2.
Knowledge
and understanding of hearing loss, deafness, Deaf culture and related issues.
3.
Knowledge
of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to hearing loss, the
rights of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and interpreter
certification and licensure requirements.
4.
Knowledge
of interpreting in specialized areas, including educational, medical, and legal
situations.
5.
Skill
and fluency in the use of American Sign Language, Pidgin Signed English and fingerspelling.
6.
Skill
in the use of a text telephone (often called a TTY or TDD),
as well as a Telephone Relay Service (TRS, IP Relay,
or VRS), and other specialized equipment and services
to facilitate the communication of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
7.
Excellent
speaking and writing skills.
8.
Ability
to interpret for long periods of time.
9.
Ability
to effectively use general office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel,
Access, Publisher, Outlook and Front Page.
10.
Ability
to communicate with persons who are deaf-blind.
11.
Ability
to maintain confidentiality and impartiality with regard to information,
persons and settings involved in interpreted communication exchanges.
12.
Ability
to educate hearing, hard of hearing, and deaf individuals regarding the proper
utilization of interpreter services.
13.
Ability
to supervise and evaluate the work of practicum and internship students.
14.
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees,
interpreters, Commission members, legislators, consumers who are deaf or hard
of hearing, and members of the general public.
15.
Ability
and willingness to travel within the State of Missouri.
This
is a professional position (exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act) which
provides high-level, confidential interpreting services to the staff of the
Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
The person
selected for this position will be responsible for providing advanced
interpreting services for the Executive Director of the MCDHH
and other deaf and hard of hearing staff members. The staff interpreter facilitates
communication exchanges involving MCDHH staff members
in a variety of settings and with a wide range of individuals and groups,
including legislators, Commission members, deaf and hard of hearing consumers,
members of the Board for Certification of Interpreters, students, teachers,
other professionals and service providers who work with persons with hearing
loss, as well as members of the general public. This position requires strict
adherence to established principles of ethical conduct for interpreters,
including maintenance of absolute confidentiality. This position may also involve providing
consultation to interpreters on professional techniques and practices, as well
as providing information to governmental agencies, organizations, and members
of the general public concerning interpreting services
The person
selected for this position will have many opportunities to broaden their work
experience beyond interpreting. The
duties may include such things as grant writing, newsletter editing, intern supervision, coordinating exhibits and deaf awareness
events, website maintenance, graphics design, promotional materials
development, and assisting with the resolution of discrimination
complaints.
1. Provide interpreting services for
the MCDHH staff members who have a hearing loss in a
variety of settings, and with a wide range of individuals and groups, including
legislators, Commission members, deaf and hard of hearing consumers, members of
the Board for Certification of Interpreters, students, teachers, other
professionals and service providers who work with persons with hearing loss, as
well as members of the general public.
2. Participate in the development and
presentation of informational materials for hearing, hard of hearing, and deaf
individuals regarding topics such as the proper utilization of interpreter
services, hearing loss, deafness, Deaf culture, and the legal rights of people
who are deaf or hard of hearing.
3. Provide consultation and advice to
interpreters on professional techniques and practices, ethical issues, certification
and licensing rules, and continuing education requirements.
4. Supervise practicum and internship
students enrolled in interpreter training programs; communicate with
instructors to determine educational expectations; evaluate student skills and provide
performance feedback.
5. Provide assistance in filing
complaints of alleged violations of the legal rights of individuals who are
deaf or hard of hearing concerning the use of interpreters; contact involved
parties to obtain additional information, explain their legal rights, and/or
attempt to negotiate a satisfactory resolution of complaints.
6. Assist in the performance of such
tasks as grant writing, newsletter editing, coordinating exhibits and deaf
awareness events, website maintenance, graphics design, and promotional
materials development.
7. Prepare and submit items such as
contact logs, complaint forms, and related reports.
8. Answer telephone calls and perform
other routine clerical tasks.
9. Perform other related duties as
assigned by the Executive Director.
Complete
application packets should consist of a cover letter, resume, and three letters
of recommendation or contact information for three references (name, phone
number, fax number, e-mail address).
Send to:
Missouri
Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1500 Southridge Drive, Suite 201
Jefferson
City, MO 65109
Phone (573)
526-5205 (V/TTY)
Fax: (573)
526-5209
E-Mail: ernest.garrett@mcdhh.mo.gov
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 10 hours per month
for new full-time employees, longer term State employees
can earn more. Prorated leave for part-time employees in eligible positions.
SICK LEAVE: Accrue 10 hours per month. Prorated leave for part-time employees in
eligible positions.
HOLIDAYS: 12 holidays per year.
RETIREMENT: Coverage provided through the Missouri State Employees Retirement System (MOSERS).
LIFE INSURANCE: Term life insurance coverage, equal to one times
employee's annual salary, through the Missouri State Employees Retirement
System.
OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE: Optional term life insurance available with maximum
coverage of six times member’s annual salary. Plans are also offered for
spouse and dependents. Premiums paid by employee.
CAFETERIA PLAN: Easy tax savings on employee’s cost for
qualified payroll-deducted insurance plans, medical care, and dependent care.
HEALTH PLANS: Employer-paid/subsidized plans available
the first day of the following month after employment.
DENTAL PLANS: Delta Dental insurance coverage is
available.
VISION PLAN: Vision Service Plan (VSP) is available.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: A payroll deduction deferred compensation plan available to
defer taxes until retirement by investing in mutual funds and a fixed income
account is currently provided.
Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619,
through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For
assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director
of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619.
Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.
TTY/TDD users:
Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
It is the policy of the Missouri Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education not to discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or
employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries related to
Department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities
that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the
Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel,
Coordinator–Civil Rights Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th
Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480;
telephone number (573) 526-4757 or TTY (800) 735-2966, fax (573) 522-4883,
email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.