Sign Language Interpreter

JOB TITLE:  Interpreter, Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Raymond)

REPORTS TO:  Director, Student Accessibility Center  

DEPARTMENT: Disability Services Support Services

EXEMPT: No                                               

VICE PRESIDENT:  VP for Advancement and Student Services

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. The candidate is also responsible for the provision of quality interpreting services for the deaf and hard of hearing

students on the Raymond Campus.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

RID, NAD OR MS Quality Assurance Screening certification level III or above.  AAS degree from an Interpreter Training Program or three years educational interpreting experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following.

Be able to interprets, transliterate from spoken language into the appropriate visual language mode and at times from visual language into spoken language.  Interpreters will be responsible for interpreting in classrooms, shop/lab classes, tutorial and school sponsored activities and events, workshops, meetings and other activities as assigned.

Attend staff meetings and interpreter in-service meetings.

Demonstrate professional development by upgrading and maintaining interpreting skills by attending professional development workshops, activities and utilizing the skill building lab located in the Interpreting Services office.

Understand and professionally comply with the appropriate Code of Ethics of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Incorporated and Hinds Community College.

Membership in national and/or local professional interpreter organizations preferred.

Prepare for assignments by reviewing notes and syllabi, previewing texts, and meeting with presenters, faculty, tutors, or students.

Ability to function as a team member.

Provide information to instructors, students, and staff on how to maximize benefits from interpreting services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Con’t)

Demonstrating a positive relationship toward students and staff and be able to recognize and respond appropriately to individual differences.

Be dependable, reliable, honest and punctual in carrying out assigned duties.

Be able to work under adverse working conditions; such as, long periods of interpreting, sitting or standing, constantly changing schedule, and various classroom, shop, and lab settings.

Assist Program Coordinator in providing outreach and technical assistance to postsecondary programs.

Assist Program Transition Specialist during the Summer Transition Program as needed.

Perform all duties pertaining to the program and student interest as directed by the Lead Interpreter.

Other duties assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit.  

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:                                     

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources

PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396 or Email: [email protected].

Title IX: Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: [email protected].