Staff Interpreter

Arts In Wilmington; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans (NCFlex)

Paid vacation and leave

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Division is seeking a Staff ASL Interpreter to provide direct interpretation/transliteration services and support communication access within the central/administrative office. The role includes mentorship, interpreter skill development, and consultation on licensure and licensing requirements.

Strong ASL/English skills and knowledge of deaf culture are essential for effective collaboration with the Director

Qualifications

• ASL to English and English to ASL interpreting in various settings.
• Knowledge of deaf culture and interpreting practices.
• Experience evaluating interpreting skills in others.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct interpretation/transliteration services, including tactile ASL.
• Mentor and develop interpreter skills within the team.
• Consult with the department on communication access and interpreter licensure.

Skills

ASL/English interpretation

Deaf culture & interpreting

Mentorship & evaluation

Job description

**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**Deaf and Hard of Hearing**Job Classification Title**Sign Language Interpreting Specialist (NS)**Position Number**65040604**Grade**NC15The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.**Description of Work**DSDHH is hiring! DSDHH is seeking an American Sign Language interpreter with a passion for communication access and inclusion to join us a Staff Interpreter. The Staff ASL Interpreter provides direct interpretation/transliteration services, including tactile ASL, to DSDHH staff, primarily those in the central/administrative office. The Staff Interpreter evaluates and assesses communication access needs in order to provide coordination support to the Interpreter for the Director. This individual will provide mentorship and interpreter skill development opportunities. Interpreters seeking licensure will consult with the Staff Interpreter. This position provides consultation to the Department of Health and Human Services and other entities regarding Communication access, the use of interpreters, and interpreter licensure. Must be licensed as determined by the NC Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board before start of employment.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Salary Range: $53,164 - $93,038Recruitment Range: $53,164 - $80,650*Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.**The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred.** Advanced interpreting skills in both ASL to English and English to ASL, including the ability to interpret and transliterate in a variety of settings, for a variety of customers, and with various registers including formal and intimate while accurately representing the message of the speaker(s).* Thorough knowledge of deafness, deaf culture, American Sign Language, interpreting practices and processing models.* Experience with monitoring, assessing, and evaluating interpreting skills in others.**This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.****The Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing** works to ensure that all Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind North Carolinians have the ability to communicate their needs and to receive information easily and effectively in all aspects of their lives, especially their health and well-being. **Compensation & 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 for**Supplemental and Contact Information**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: .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.In accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Application Process **Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the \"Work Experience\" section of the application to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.* Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered \"Positions of Trust\" will be subject to a criminal background check.* 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. Upon the closing date, applications are \"Under Review\" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at .Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. *Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.*Veterans’ and National Guard Preference* Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.* Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.ADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.CONTACT INFORMATION: If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. ***Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.*****Minimum Education and Experience**Some