Court Interpreter Coordinator

Position Summary

The Court Interpreter Coordinator supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Court Interpreters Unit, including but not limited to language services in compliance with the Cleveland Municipal Court Local Rules and Language Access Plan, the Rules of Superintendence for the Ohio Courts, the Ohio Revised Code, the Department of Justice Guidance on Limited English Proficiency Populations, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

The Court Interpreter Coordinator serves as the Language Access Coordinator, and as such maintains the Court’s Language Access Plan. The Court Interpreter Coordinator also impacts the future direction of court interpreter services in the Cleveland Municipal Court.

The Court Interpreter Coordinator supervises and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Court Interpreters Unit, including but not limited to language services in compliance with the Cleveland Municipal Court Local Rules and Language Access Plan, the Rules of Superintendence for the Ohio Courts, the Ohio Revised Code, the Department of Justice Guidance on Limited English Proficiency Populations, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

The Court Interpreter Coordinator serves as the Language Access Coordinator, and as such maintains the Court’s Language Access Plan. The Court Interpreter Coordinator also impacts the future direction of court interpreter services in the Cleveland Municipal Court.

• Responsible for supervising and evaluating the Court Interpreter staff in the performance of their duties.
• Coordinates the services of agencies and independent contractors who provide services in the court to ensure adequate coverage and processes invoices submitted to the court by said providers.
• Observes and evaluates interpreters and translators to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court of Ohio Code of Professional Conduct for Court Interpreters and Translators.
• Interprets in cases, court functions and court ancillary services, such as hearings, interviews, weddings and other court-related communicative events.
• Addresses and responds to Complaints filed for issues related to the provision of services or lack thereof.
• Must adhere to the Supreme Court of Ohio Code of Professional Conduct for Court Interpreters and Translators.
• Attends ongoing training to improve or maintain skills and comply with interpreter CIE requirements and ensures staff compliance with the same.
• Maintains daily, monthly and yearly reports of interpreted proceedings.
• Collects, interprets and analyzes data for the computation and submission of statistical records and/or reports, and for update the Court’s Language Access Plan.
• Monitors legislation and laws, rules and regulations governing language services.
• Assembles and maintains a library of current resources.
• Participates in strategic planning efforts that will reflect and anticipate progression of the Court Interpreters Unit.
• Translates or reviews translations of official forms, documents, public signs, notices, form letters, etc.
• Responsible for training Judges, Magistrates and all court staff on matters related to interpreter services.
• Provides quality service that continuously improves, and meets or exceeds public expectations, and ensures all are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties performed. Other duties may be assigned.

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