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Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Reference Deb Robinson
Job Type Full-time
Job Status Closed to New Applicants
Date Posted Wednesday, 04 April 2007
Location Bridgeport, CN
Duration
Company Information Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System
1635 Central Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Website: http://www.dmhas.state.ct.us/HRD.htm
Job Description
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: In the Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired or other state agency this class is accountable for serving as interpreter for deaf and hearing
impairedindividuals.
Experience as an interpreter in a mental health setting involving the deaf and hearing impaired. Knowledge of all forms of interpreting for the deaf and hearing impaired; familiarity
with National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NRID) Code of Ethics; interpersonal skills; oral communication skill.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents in this class must possess a National Interpreting Certification and be a registered Interpreter with the Commission on Deaf and Hearing
Impaired.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Serves as interpreter for deaf and hearing impaired persons who are in-patients and/or out-patients; provides a communication bridge between staff professionals, i.e. doctors, nurses, therapists and deaf patients; participates as a staff member in treatment and care planning of patients; accompanies patients to treatment activities and assists in facilitation of communication between staff and patient; performs related duties as required.
Compensation $24.53 hourly
How to Apply DMHAS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Members of protected classes and/or individuals in recovery are encouraged to apply. Reemployment and SEBAC candidates
will be given first preference.

To be considered for this position, DMHAS employees who are lateral transfer candidates must
submit a completed DMHAS Lateral Transfer Request Form, DMHAS employees who are promotional candidates must submit pages one (1) and two (2) of the DMHAS Employment Application, all other interested candidates must submit, in its entirety, a DMHAS Employment
Application to:

Deb Robinson, Human Resource Associate
Human Resource Services Center - Employment Services Division
P.O. Box 1508, Middletown, CT 06457
Fax: (860) 262-6770
Email Resume To Deborah.A.Robinson@po.state.ct.us
Contact Info Deb Robinson
Contact Phone: (806) 262-6770
Contact Email: Deborah.A.Robinson@po.state.ct.us

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