Interpreter Position - Huntsville, AL

TITLE: Regional Interpreter (Region 1)
Mental Health Center of Madison County
Huntsville, Alabama

DEFINITION:
This is a position serving people who are deaf and hard of hearing
and who have mental illness, substance abuse issues and/or mental
retardation. Work involves interpreting for the Regional Coordinator
for the Deaf and for clients of the Alabama Department of Mental
Health and Mental Retardation who are deaf or hard of hearing, and
are served through the regional office of Deaf Services.
Additionally, the interpreter will coordinate the provision of
interpreter services throughout the region, provide interpreting
for events relating to the Alabama Department of Mental Health and
Mental Retardation and/or its contract provides, providing technical
support, and teaching sign language classes. Workers in this class
are supervised by the Regional Coordinator for the Deaf.

QUALIFICATIONS:
. Eligible to work according to the Alabama Licensure Board of
Interpreters and Transliterators at the level of a Licensed
Interpreter.
. Bachelors degree in medical or human service field preferred.
. Some college required.
. Three years experience interpreting for deaf individuals in a
variety of settings required.
. Experience working in Mental Health or Medical settings
strongly
preferred.
. Certification as a Qualified Mental Health interpreter is
preferred. If not currently held, willingness to obtain
certification at the earliest practicable time.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
. Must demonstrate knowledge and experience using a personal
computer and related software.
. Must have a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in
the
State of Alabama.
Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and full benefit
package



Fax, Mail or email resume & salary requirement to:

Mail: Human Resources, 4040 Memorial PKWY SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
Fax: (256) 705-6477
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