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Interpreter Coordinator Huntsville Regional Center Office of Field Services-Re-Advertised

Position Number: 6555924
Location: Talladega, AL
Position Type: Counseling

Interpreter Coordinator Huntsville Regional Center Office of Field Services-Re-Advertised

Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDBs efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

Position: Interpreter Coordinator

\Huntsville Regional Center | Office of Field Services

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama, with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state's largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization's most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our employees are among the organization's most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

The Huntsville Regional Center provides a continuum of services to individuals from infancy through adulthood. Our Interpreter Coordinators provide interpreting services, sign language instruction, and community education workshops and training sessions. They interpret for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals and groups in legal, business, medical, personal, and/or service delivery settings within AIDB and the community. Interpreter Coordinators are responsible for securing interpreting agreements with various community agencies and making presentations to various agencies and groups about deaf awareness and interpreting services. You will also be responsible for periodic in-service meetings and trainings, maintaining an interpreting database, scheduling, billing, and payroll.

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB's culture is reinforced and that employees feel connected, recognized and proud to be a part of the company. You will play a vital role in the lives of our consumers and be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude and professional maturity.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED required.

Must possess and maintain Alabama Interpreter License upon employment.

Proven experience utilizing full range of communication and language levels, including use of sign, spoken language, and any additional modes of communication.

Possess a minimum entry sign language proficiency level of ADVANCED according to AIDB evaluation system (SCPI); and ADVANCED PLUS must be obtained within the first 36 months of employment.

Must provide documentation of sign language proficiency evaluation (SLPI available through AIDB).

Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated advocacy experience.

Must know and adhere to the Interpreter Code of Ethics.

Coordination skills with scheduling using Google request link, Google Calendar, and emails/texts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree.

One (1) year or more of formal work experience interpreting for the Deaf/DeafBlind.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a sign language proficiency evaluation of ADVANCED PLUS (SLPI) within 36 months of employment.

Will keep track of monthly data on interpreting services/requests

Collaborate with other AIDB units, including regional centers in the state

Provide and coordinate interpreting services.

Collaborate with other AIDB units, including Regional Centers in the state.

Must be willing to travel and work flexible hours outside standard work hours, including holidays, nights, and weekends.

Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB

SALARY: $47,948 - $74,468 Scale PI Rank PI Renewable Permit

$53,040 - $84,864 Scale PI Rank L1 Licensed Alabama Interpreter

$63,648 - $95,472 Scale PI Rank M1 Master's in Interpreting

260 Days

This position is eligible for the following annual incentives.

Specialization Incentive Pay

RID recognized certification $5,000

Mental-Health-Q $2,500

Legal (SC: L), other $2,500

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available

Alabama State TRS Retirement

Deferred Compensation Options Available

Paid Time Off

13 Paid Holidays

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled
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To apply, please visit: https://www.aidb.org/fs/elements/5138?is_popup=true&post_id=1101&show_post=true&is_draft=false&_=1754494241565