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State of Missouri · 1 week ago

MCDHH Interpreter

Jefferson City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The State of Missouri is seeking a qualified MCDHH Interpreter to provide high-level, confidential interpreting services for the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The role involves facilitating communication exchanges, developing workshop opportunities, and assisting with various tasks related to interpreting services and Deaf culture.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides high-level versatile interpreting services for the Executive Director of the MCDHH and other team members

Facilitates communication exchanges involving MCDHH staff members in a variety of settings and with a wide range of individuals and groups, including legislators, Commission members, consumers, professionals and service providers who work with persons with hearing loss and members of the general public

Provides interpreter services to state agencies outside MCDHH on an as needed basis

Develops workshop opportunities and provides consultation to interpreters on professional techniques, practices, and resources

Provides information to agencies, organizations, and members of the public concerning interpreting services and the interpreting process

Participates in the development and presentation of informational materials for hearing, hard of hearing, and deaf individuals regarding topics such as the proper utilization of interpreter services, hearing loss, deafness, Deaf culture, and the legal rights of people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Aids in filing complaints of alleged violations of the legal rights of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing concerning the use of interpreters; contact involved parties to obtain additional information, explain their legal rights, and/or attempt to negotiate a satisfactory resolution of complaints

Assists in the performance of such tasks as grant writing, newsletter editing, coordinating exhibits and deaf awareness events, website maintenance, and promotional materials development

Prepares and submit items such as contact logs, complaint forms, and related reports

Assisting with BEI test proctoring according to protocol

Approves MICS and RID Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon request

Maintains sponsorship status with RID

Processes Provisional Certification

Assists with hosting the MCDHH exhibit booth at various events (not in an interpreter role)

Interprets and caption video contents for public viewing when needed

Assist with providing interpretation for educational videos from other state agencies

Assists with Rater Session Trainings

Represents the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at different agency and public functions

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance

Qualification

Deaf Human ServicesDeaf EducationASL/English InterpretingCertificationLicensureConsultation SkillsWorkshop DevelopmentGrant WritingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in ASL/English Interpreting, Deaf Human Services, Deaf Education, or professional study as it can apply to interpreting

Must carry or be eligible to carry current certification and licensure as required by the state of Missouri