Interpreter Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Statewide

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) is seeking two (2) skilled Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to join our team. In this essential role, you will provide high-quality expressive and receptive interpreting, ensure clear communication, foster inclusion, and guarantee equal access to programs, employment, and state services statewide.

• Open Positions:
  Two (2) full-time vacancies available
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, Full-time (40 hours per week, First Shift)
• Location:
  
  Office assignment determined in partnership with the selected candidates based on the locations listed above; regular statewide travel required.
• Travel Requirement:
  Regular field travel across Connecticut required; mileage reimbursement available.
• Interview
  
  Note:
  
  The interview process will require demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).

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• Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development
• Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees

• Provide high-quality, in-person and/or virtual interpretation services at client sites and partner organizations throughout the state
• Support diverse communities by facilitating accurate, culturally responsive communication using appropriate interpreting modalities
• Attend staff meetings and similar events at the assigned ADS office

• Deliver aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens
• Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide
• Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy
• Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults
• Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level

• Serves as interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing persons who are agency employees, persons who are applying for or receiving services from a state agency and in-patients and/or out-patients
• Provides a communication bridge between staff professionals, i.e. counselors; doctors, nurses, therapists and deaf patients
• Provides a communication bridge in the treatment and care planning of patients
• Accompanies patients to treatment activities and assists in facilitation of communication between staff and patient
• Performs related duties as required
• In the Bureau of Aging and Disability Services central office and regional offices, Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind, Bureau of Disability Determination Services or ADS administrative offices, serves as interpreter to deaf and hard of hearing professional staff in telephone calls, at meetings, training and conferences and in conduct of routine agency business in an agency program working a set schedule
• May interpret for hearing staff and/or consumers to facilitate communication
• Performs related duties as required

• All forms of interpreting for the deaf and hard of hearing
• The National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Establish and maintain harmonious relations with those contacted in the work
• Utilize computer software

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a National Interpreting Certification and be a registered Interpreter with the State of Connecticut in accordance with Sec. 46a-33a of the Connecticut General Statutes.

• Fluency in more than one interpreting modality
• Experience in more than one interpreting setting
• Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with accessibility laws and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct
• Experience using interpretation software and assistive devices

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. At the time…