Call for Presenters and Interpreters

RID Region III Conference, July 23 - 26, 2008

Columbus, Ohio

An invitation is extended to all interested persons to submit a paper for consideration for RID's Region III conference.

Of particular interest to deaf and hearing interpreters are papers representing current research studies related to linguistics, culture, and interpreting; interpreting in various settings, i.e. culturally rich and diverse situations, legal, medical, mental health and religious setting; and preparation training for CDI. Non-interpreting related topics will also be considered. The conference is designing a program around 3 hour blocks of time, however
proposals for 6 hour sessions will also be considered.

Presenters will receive: conference registration; overnight accommodation and per diem for the day of presentation; travel reimbursement up to $350; and an honorarium of $300 for a 3 hour presentation. Honorarium for presentations longer than 3 hours will benegotiated.

Submission process
To be considered for this program, submit the following
electronically by January 12, 2008:

1) The completed Presentation Proposal Form (provided in a separate
file).

2) A .doc or .pdf file, not exceeding two pages in length, that
includes:
a. A clear outline of your educational objectives.
b. A one-paragraph summary of your proposal for the conference program
book.
c. A one-paragraph biographical sketch of the presenter(s).

3) The presenter(s) resume(s).
Send electronic submissions to Anne Orozco, Program Chair, at
anneorozco@aol.com.

Deadline for submission is January 12, 2008.
Questions may be addressed to Richard Laurion at 651-690-6973

For more detailed information and submission forms, click on the following links:

Call for Interpreters                      Call for Presenters                     Presenter Proposal Form


 

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INTERPRETER 1 or 2 (Classification Numbers J9608 or J9609)
(English/American Sign Language)

 

$3412.00 - $5289.00 Monthly or $3758.00 - $5829.00 Monthly

Announcement Number OCI2CPSD8
 

Note 1: Salary rates will increase by approximately 3.1 % on September 1, 2008.


GENERAL INFORMATION
 
This announcement will be used to establish a pool of qualified applicants.  A position may be created to cover statewide interpreting assignments.  The position may be filled on a part-time to a full time basis, depending on the candidates.  Depending on the number and quality of applicants, the department may consider filling it at either the Interpreter 1 or Interpreter 2 level.
 
Location of Employment: To Be Announced:  State of Oregon, Judicial Department, Court Programs and Services Division, Portland or Salem, Oregon

Salary:  The Judicial Department's practice is to begin employees at the first pay step.  However, a higher starting pay rate may be considered depending upon the applicant's current salary and benefits, education, and experience.  For current non-temporary OJD employees, JDPR 4.03(3)(d) states that upon promotion an employee shall normally receive a one-step pay increase from the employees current pay rate (not including differentials under JDPR 4.07) to the next higher rate in the salary range to which the employee is promoted.  JDPR 4.03(3)(e) states that upon transfer to another position with the same salary range, the transferring employee retains the same pay rate.

Benefit Package:  Non-management.  The Judicial Department offers an attractive benefit plan which provides contributions toward Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) sponsored individual and family medical and dental insurance.  The insurance contributions are pro-rated for part-time employees who work less than 80% of full-time.  Retirement benefits include participation in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) or the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP), depending on eligibility.  Other benefits include paid holidays, and paid vacation, sick and personal leaves.  Optional benefits include, life insurance, long and short term disability, long term care insurance, and participation in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation).

Application Processing:  Depending on the volume of applications received for this recruitment, you should allow four weeks after the close date to be notified concerning the review of your application.

This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.  Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies.

Keep a copy of your application and supplemental questions.  Copies will not be provided.

TO QUALIFY

You must submit a Judicial Department application form to apply (this is not the same as a State of Oregon application form).

You must possess one of the following certifications AND 5 years of general interpreting experience, post certification:  
 

• Specialist Certification: Legal (SC:L), and commensurate experience and training or
• National Interpreter Certification Master (NIC Master), or
• National Interpreter Certification Advanced (NIC Advanced), or
• Certificate of Interpretation and Certificate of Transliteration (CI and CT),  or
• Master Comprehensive Skills Certificate (MSC), or
• Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC), or
• National Association of the Deaf V (NAD V, Advanced), or
• National Association of the Deaf IV (NAD IV Master).

Preference may be given to applicants who:
 

• Hold the SC:L
• Have accumulated 25+ hours legal interpreting
• Have 15+ hours of legal training
• Have backgrounds that include working with deaf and hard of hearing groups regarding access issues;
• Have taken intensive court interpreter training courses or academic study in the working language.

Court interpreters must possess a college-level vocabulary in both languages and the ability to communicate complex information in both English and the interpreter's working language.  

JOB DUTIES

Typical job duties include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below.  Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate work load and organizational needs.  If an applicant is hired in an underfill capacity, the incumbents work will be more limited in scope than the below, and more closely monitored, until the minimum level of experience for the position is achieved.

This position provides high quality simultaneous and consecutive interpreting and sight translating services for defendants, witnesses, litigants, and others according to Oregon law, adhering to the Code of Professional Conduct for Interpreters in the Oregon Courts and the RID ethical code.  The interpreter will interpret in court proceedings, trials, omnibus hearings, arraignments, traffic court, motions hearings, civil hearings, juvenile and civil commitment hearings as allowed under Oregon law and the Americans with Disabilities Act for deaf and hard of hearing parties.  The interpreter may work as a team interpreter and may provide interpreting services via Video Remote Interpreting.  The position may also interpret for State Release Officers, Verification Specialists, and other court staff to assist with interviews or to assist with providing non-legal general information to the deaf and hard of hearing public.  The interpreter may assist in non-legal inquiries from the deaf and hard of hearing public and others, regarding court process, forms, dates, etc.

The position will actively assist in the scheduling of independent contract ASL interpreters.  The position will assist in the coordination and development of continuing education opportunities for OJD staff, interpreters, and partner agencies.  This position provides input into statewide and local policies and procedures affecting interpreters, professional standards for interpreters, and educational requirements for interpreters.  

The position works with independent contractor interpreters in spoken languages and ASL.  The position will assist the Interpreter Supervisor in evaluating the proficiency and protocol of interpreters by accompanying interpreters to court, making written observations, reviewing and debriefing the interpreters work and acting as a mentor to less experienced interpreters.

This position is responsible for working on special projects and performing other duties as assigned when not interpreting.  The position will track ASL cases and program statistics.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is being announced as a full-time position and the work schedule normally is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   It is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per work week. Depending on the candidate and the available market, a part time schedule may be considered.  Frequent work day and overnight travel may be required.

The following equipment is used: Telephone, personal computer with screen monitor, videophone, webcam, or video conferencing equipment.

The interpreter travels frequently, works independently, and must be able to manage one's own time while on interpreting assignments and working on program projects.  Must be able to work collaboratively with co-workers at assigned work station, at remote work sites, and with other staff in the OJD Court Programs and Services Division and trial courts.

You must have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternate means of transportation.

The position requires the ability to concentrate and to deliver interpreting services under stressful and noisy circumstances.  Interpreters must adjust to differing voices, accents, and speed of speech as they interpret.  The interpreter may be exposed to graphic information about violent crimes on an ongoing basis.

Occasional phone and in-person contact with angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated people.

Frequent telephone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds, and with a variety of concerns and demands.  


SCREENING PROCESS

A completed Judicial Department application form is required.  In order to evaluate your experience as it relates to this position, please respond to the supplemental questions below.  Use a separate sheet of paper and number your responses to correspond to the appropriate question.  Include the classification title and announcement number (listed on page 1 of this announcement) on your application and on your responses to the supplemental questions.  

Please respond completely to the supplemental questions; they will be the primary basis for determining which applicants, among those who meet the minimum qualifications, will be provided an interview.  Failure to respond to each question may result in disqualification of your application.


SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Describe how your experience and education is relevant to interpreting in a legal capacity in the Oregon Judicial Department.

Describe your experience explaining professional interpreting ethics to those who are not familiar with them.  Specify:  a) to whom you explained interpreting ethics, b) how often you did this, and c) the context of the discussions.

Describe your experience identifying language barriers or other barriers to accessing court or general services.
 

Describe your experience analyzing and coordinating projects that involved working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Describe your experience assessing an interpreters skill level, providing written and oral feedback, and how you learned these skills and gained this experience.

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

Because of the Oregon Judicial Departments role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the Department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the Department.


CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK

The selection process includes a criminal history check.  Felony convictions may be an automatic bar to employment.  Misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be a bar to employment if the circumstances of the crime are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position for which application is made.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM AND SENT TO

In person:        Court Programs and Services Division
324 Capitol Street
Salem, OR 97301

By mail:        Court Programs and Services Division
1163 State Street
Salem, OR 97301-3563

Telephone inquiries:  503-986-7004

Website: http://www.ojd.state.or.us/jobs (click on Paid Positions)

If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may contact the above location for assistance before the closing date on this announcement.  Please be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.  The telephone number is listed above.

Fax Submissions: You may submit an application by fax 503-986-5859.  Faxed applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on the closing date listed on this announcement (if applicable).  If you submit an application by fax and are subsequently invited to interview, you must bring the original application (i.e. must be exactly the same as fax submission) to the interview.  Depending upon volume, we may be unable to verify receipt of faxed applications.

Missing or illegible information: The Judicial Department is not responsible for application material that is illegible or missing, including loss through the mail or transmission by fax.

This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.  Apply now if you are interested in the position.  This announcement may close at any time without prior notice.

OREGON JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORK FORCE.  WE RESPECT, REFLECT AND RESPOND TO THE DIVERSE PEOPLE WE SERVE.
 

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Office of Accommodative Services for Students with Disabilities

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

1 Full Time, 12-month Staff Interpreter Position (SUA II) AA# 08-7-199   Position begins

July /August 2008

Qualifications:

·        RID Certification (CSC,CI,CT,NIC) or NAD IV,V required

·        Registration under PA Act 57 required upon hire date

·        Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required

·        Fluency in ASL & English required

·        Minimum two (2) years of professional interpreting experience in diverse settings required

·        Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations preferred

·        Finalist(s) must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process and/or demonstration.

Responsibilities:

·        Provide interpreting/transliterating services for students, staff, faculty, & the university community within a flexible schedule

·        37.5 hours per week which include interpreting services, office hours, & prep time (1 hour per class per week)

Salary/benefits:

·        Competitive salary with excellent benefits package

·        Annual salary advances (steps) based on collective bargaining agreement

·        Professional training opportunities

For Full Consideration apply by:

May 7, 2008; position remains open until filled.

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and a copy of RID or NAD Certificate, and three professional references with contact information, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers to: Ms. Rebecca Kovach CI and CT, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Accommodative Services for Students with Disabilities, Student Service Center # 055, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA  17815.   Online submissions are accepted at:

rkovach@bloomu.edu  The University encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities and is an AA/EEO Employer.  Complete job description available at http://www.bloomu.edu/visitor/jobs.php