Job Announcement
Job Developer/Interpreter

Position: Job Developer/Interpreter Classification: Non-exempt
Supervisor: EDD Program Manager FTE: 100%
Location: Rancho Cucamonga Department: EDD

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the EDD Program Manager and Job Placement Coordinator, the Job Developer/Interpreter will:
1. Provide Job Development/Placement services;
2. Work in conjunction with traditional employment resources, develop employment opportunities, identify openings and opportunities for clients in need of employment assistance;
3. Provide interpreting for job interviews, job counseling to clients and employers, sensitivity awareness and training for existing and potential employers of deaf and hard of hearing clients;
4. Provide direct communication support to deaf and hard of hearing employment placement coordinator at selected Employment Development Department (EDD) Field Offices;
5. Provide interpreting services to deaf and hard of hearing persons seeking EDD services;
6. Work closely with Job Placement Coordinator on team level;
7. Perform such tasks and responsibilities as may be delegated.

Applicant qualifications:
1. BA or BS degree preferred.
2. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL). Achieving to obtain or already have an ASL Interpreter Certification from the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with Level 4 or above; or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) given by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
3. Knowledgeable of Interpreter Code of Ethics and the role of the interpreter. Applicant should also have a basic knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Must have computer skills and Microsoft Office programs.
4. Must possess the ability to relate and be sensitive to deaf persons with varied communication skills and language levels, and be able to work with a diverse, multi-ethnic population.
5. Be a flexible self-starter and a resourceful team player; detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, sometimes with competing deadlines.
7. Have excellent interpersonal skills and at all times be capable of maintaining a cooperative relationship with co-employees, directors, employers, community members, other agencies and the CEO.
8. Punctuality and reliability are required. Involvement with the deaf community is desirable.
9. Be able to handle confidential situations
10. Be able to work independently, take initiative and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment; must have a professional demeanor (including phone manners), and must be knowledgeable of office procedures
11. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance as required by law.
12. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster shot(s) required.
Note: As part of our hiring process, the selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a background check of references, criminal background screening and drug screening.
Open Until Filled