Senior ASL/English Interpreter for State Agencies

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous leave

Job summary

The State of Missouri seeks a professional interpreter to provide high-level interpreting services for the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH). You will facilitate communication across diverse stakeholders including legislators and the public, and support interpreter-related education and events.

Responsibilities include BEI/RID CEU tasks, captioning, and representing MCDHH at public functions while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ASL/English Interpreting, Deaf Human Services, Deaf Education, or related interpreting study.
• Must carry or be eligible to carry current certification and licensure as required by Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level interpreting services for the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) staff.
• Facilitate communication between MCDHH staff and diverse groups including legislators, Commission members, consumers, and service providers.
• Provide interpreter services to state agencies outside MCDHH as needed.
• Develop workshop opportunities and provide consultation to interpreters on techniques and resources.
• Inform agencies, organizations, and the public about interpreting services and processes.
• Participate in creating informational materials on interpreting, hearing loss, Deaf culture, and legal rights.
• Assist with BEI test proctoring and process certification-related tasks.
• Maintain RID sponsorship and CEU approvals; support hosting MCDHH exhibits.
• Interpret and caption video content for public viewing when needed.
• Represent MCDHH at agency and public functions.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpreting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ASL/English Interpreting or related field

Job description

The State of Missouri seeks a professional interpreter to provide high-level interpreting services for the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH). You will facilitate communication across diverse stakeholders including legislators and the public, and support interpreter-related education and events.

Responsibilities include BEI/RID CEU tasks, captioning, and representing MCDHH at public functions while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.