Company Information
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Company Name: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired
Website: https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov

Job Information
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Job Title: Interpreter for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - #BVIWE046 (Wage)
Job Type: Part-time
Address:
1076 Jefferson Highway 
Staunton, Virginia. 24401
United States

Job Description:
If you want to work in an environment with a dynamic team that has a passion
in reducing and removing blindness, low vision, and deafblind related
barriers to employment, then this is the place for you.

Job Duties:

To enable blind and vision impaired individuals to achieve their desired
level of employment, education, and independence.

We are seeking to fill an Interpreter for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing to
provide interpreting services as needed for staff working at DBVI.

In accordance with RID’s Code of Ethics, provides interpreting/
transliterating services requiring a high level of accuracy, expressive and
receptive skills utilizing all communication modes.
Interprets in a wide variety of settings including meetings, training,
interviews, medical, and counseling situations, and a variety of other
situations to include virtual platforms.
Provides agency accessibility by facilitating communication between signing
and non-signing individuals.
Services provided are consistent with the Code of Ethics and provided in a
confidential manner, message is conveyed faithfully and, in the content, and
spirit of the speaker. Personal opinions, advice, or counsel is not provided
in the interpreting setting, and the interpreter conducts him/ herself in a
manner that is appropriate to the situation.

The position you are applying for is an Hourly/Wage position. Hourly (wage)
employees may not work more than an average of 29 hours a week and can’t
exceed 1500 hours during their employment year. This position does not
include health insurance, retirement or leave.



Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

Training in Interpreting, completion of an interpreter training program or
equivalent experience.
Interpreting/ transliterating experience in both individual and group
situations.
Valid Virginia driver’s license.
Knowledge of deaf culture and common communication issues associated with
deafness and hearing loss, the structure and content of the English language
including the meaning and spelling of words and rules of composition and
grammar.

Skills/Abilities:

Proficiency in American Sign Language and other signing communication
modalities.
Proven interpreting and translating skills in American Sign Language,
expressive and receptive as determined by State Quality Assurance Screening.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with individuals from varying social and economic environments.
Ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize work to accomplish
team goals; interpret and appropriately apply established policies and
procedures in the provision of services; analyze and interpret complex
information for various audiences; interpret client communication in a manner
that others understand; maintain confidential information and abide by
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID’s) Code of Conduct; organize and
manage multiple and sometimes unrelated or competing responsibilities in a
timely manner.
Additional Considerations

Certificate of Transliteration or Interpretation through the Registry of
Interpreters for the Deaf or Quality Assurance Screening Level II or above
through the VQAS testing system.
Training in Interpreting, completion of an interpreter training program or
equivalent experience.



Links to External Job Postings:
Title: Interpreter for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - #BVIWE046 (Wage)
URL: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/interpreter-for-the-deaf-hard-of-hearing-bviwe046-wage-staunton-virginia-united-states


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Application Form
Majors Desired:: Interpreting

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/interpreter-for-the-deaf-hard-of-hearing-bviwe046-wage-staunton-virginia-united-states
Additional Instructions:
Special Instructions

This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer