Sign Language Interpreter (Broughton Hospital)

NCdotGov; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Licensed Sign Language Interpreters to join their Deaf Services Department. In this role, you will provide crucial interpreting services for patients with mental health challenges, ensuring effective communication in various settings. The ideal candidates will be flexible, work well under pressure, and possess a strong background in sign language interpretation. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals in need while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about helping others and have the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance Options

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plans

Community Service Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interpreter training and two years of experience required.
• NC Interpreter and Transliterator License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services in various settings including medical and legal.
• Teach beginning ASL classes and assess clients' communication skills.

Skills

Sign Language Interpretation

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Teaching American Sign Language (ASL)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interpreter Training

NC Interpreter and Transliterator License

Job description

Licensed Sign Language Interpreter (1st and 2nd Shift Position)

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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 provided

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.

The following shifts are available:

Work Schedule Shift Premium

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

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Salary Grade: NC14 Recruitment Range: $50,633 - $88,607 Position: Multiple Exam Plan: 25-00601 To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information in the Work Experience section of your NC State application form. Any information listed under the text resume section; Additional Information or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess the following:

• NC Interpreter and Transliterator License

Management prefers candidates with the following:

• Experience providing sign language interpreting services in a mental health setting.

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.

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.

About the Department of Health and Human Services

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

Compensation and Benefits

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website (Link - NC OSHR: Benefits) for State Benefits.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Broughton Hospital HR.