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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Health and Independence Interpreter in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionUnder the supervision of the Health and Independence Program and Policy Director, serves as the primary interpreter for Health and Independence. Performs highly advanced (senior-level) interpreter work. This position will serve both as an interpreter and as the coordinator for interpreting services within Health and Independence and must work effectively in teams with both Deaf/hard of hearing clients/staff. Additional duties include conducting staff services functions such as coordinating external services, reconciling invoices, and providing support on accessibility functions. The position may occasionally require flexible hours and the ability to travel to meet the needs of the sta? including nights and/or weekends as required. Must be able to respond and adapt to changing assignments in a prescribed time frame. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job FunctionsInterprets and translates messages simultaneously or consecutively between English and American Sign Language, either orally or visually, while maintaining message content, context, and style. Assesses whether communication is being understood. Interprets during meetings, training presentations, interviews, conferences, staff development activities, etc. Serves as the primary interpreter for all requests within Health and Independence, with limited exceptions. Develops and implements programs. Travel to assignments and maintain flexibility with schedule when assignments occur outside the office. Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, and conferences. (40%)Coordinates and schedules services for interpreting services, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, and other accessibility services as needed for Health and Independence staff when interpreting services are requested. Ensures that interpreter services invoices are received and paid in a timely manner. Work with budget team on monthly budget reconciliation to ensure that the interpreting services requested and invoiced were delivered. (30%)Plans and coordinates special and administrative assignments and programs. Serve as a resource and provide educational materials and training to staff regarding communication access for Deaf/hard of hearing individuals. Develops policies and procedures to manage interpreter scheduling, as required. Records videos, voiceovers, and embedded interpretations. Performs technical program assistance work. Travels to assignments in a prescribed time frame when needed. (20%)Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving ina supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or locations. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative andindependent judgment. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. (10%)Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsBEI level III, IV, V, Advanced or Master certification from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Board for Evaluation of Interpreters or equivalent.Maintains certification by completing continuing education units.Knowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge of all cultures served within Health https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=604536 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.
