POSITION SUMMARY:Is responsible, in consultation with the Manager for the oversight and coordination of direct American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) as assigned throughout the University to patients, their families and others.SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:None.MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:Telephone, video conference equipment, pager and standard office equipment including but not limited to personal computer, copy and fax machines.TYPICAL DUTIES:
Schedules appointments for self and interpreting staff to provide interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) patients, their families and others.
Schedules on-call interpreter staff to ensure coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Interviews and make recommendations for hire.
Trains, supervises and evaluates ASL interpreter staff
Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of post-high school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Membership with The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and adherence to tenets within the RID Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct required.
Minimum of two years general interpreting in a health care setting is required.
RID, Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI), or similar National Certification preferred.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University¿s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create ¿ and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.How To ApplyAll applicants must apply online.EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/DisabledPay RangePay Range: $40.16 - $56.23 HourlyThe referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job¿s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.Apply for Job
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