Sign Language Interpreter (Broughton Hospital)

State of North Carolina; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking two Licensed Sign Language Interpreters for Broughton Hospital in Morganton to support the Deaf Services Department. One position is on 1st Shift and the other on 2nd Shift, serving patients with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program and have two years of professional interpreting experience; licensure per NC Board is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program; two years of professional interpreting experience in community, business, or government settings.
• Ability to work well with others and under pressure; strong scheduling flexibility.
• Licensure by the NC Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting in educational, medical, legal, financial, employment and community meetings.
• Teaching beginning American Sign Language (ASL) classes.
• Rendering messages deaf person’s message verbally, in writing or with sign language.
• Interpreting, transliterating, and signing to voice interpreting.
• Assessing clients' communication skills and determining required services.

Skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program

Job description

Sign Language Interpreter (S)

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

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Description of Work

Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for two (2) Licensed Sign Language Interpreters, one (1) on 1st Shift and one (1) on 2nd Shift, to work in the Deaf Services Department; specifically, on a co-ed deaf unit. The primary focus of this position is to provide interpreting services for patients who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders and to hospital staff that support these patients within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate works well with others, works great under pressure, and is extremely flexible with scheduling.

• Interpreting in a variety of situations such as educational, medical, legal, financial, employment, and community meetings
• Teaching beginning American Sign Language (ASL) classes
• Rendering manually, orally or in writing a deaf person’s message
• Interpreting, transliterating, and signing to voice interpreting
• Assessing the communication skills level of clients and exercising judgment in determining the services to be provide

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $52,592.00 - $92,036.00

Conditional Requirements: Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check, and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.

The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday. On-Call coverage is required for weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule amongst a team of four (4) Sign Language Interpreters. Flexibility is required on a daily basis to meet patient needs.

Work Schedule

• 1st Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm N/A
• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm 10% Weekday

About the Facility

Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state’s system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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.