Interpreters For The Deaf - Contractor - (240003F1)
The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates for the Contracted Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing position. This is a temporary contract position, and the incumbent will interpret spoken or written content into signed content and interpret signed content into spoken or written content. The Contracted Interpreter’s main duties will be to work with Deaf staff in their interactions with other agency staff, clients/consumers, service providers colleagues, community members and other stakeholders. Incumbents of this position will receive complex assignments and will be expected to work predominately in Mental Health settings including at site offices, facilities with in-patient units, community programs and with other Mental Health providers.
Interpretation will happen both on-site at various locations in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as remotely. This position requires the ability to accommodate both in-person and remote interpreting; and includes working from signed videos to written materials, and vice versa, on request of Deaf staff. Interpreters may be assigned Statewide or to a specific region, office or individual; and may be asked to team with other interpreters for cross-divisional or statewide provision of services. Interpreters may be required to assist with identifying/scheduling freelance interpreter services on a local/regional/statewide level to ensure communication access.
The Department of Mental Health is an agency committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial equity, as well as innovation, transformation, and change. The Department works towards creating a culture of excellence and belonging. Interpreters with diverse backgrounds and individuals from underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
Please Note: In-state travel is required for this position; incumbent may be required to work at other locations as requested.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Preferred Qualifications:
Please note: compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and certifications not to exceed the maximum hourly salary. The Contracted Interpreter must maintain certification/licensure throughout the period of employment.
Period of Service:
Additional Information:
DMH Mission Statement:
The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work, and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research.
Pre-Offer Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.
Comprehensive Benefits
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Interpreters For The Deaf
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-25 Staniford Street
: Community and Social Services
: Department of Mental Health
: Part-time
: Day
: Mar 14, 2024, 4:19:55 PM
: 1
: 35.00 - 72.00 Hourly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: William Herbert/William.L.Herbert3@mass.gov - 6173488473
Bargaining Unit: Non
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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