MH Interpreter Position - Montgomery, AL

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO FILL A NON-MERIT POSITION

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER





JOB TITLE: MH Interpreter I
NUMBER:
06-04



JOB CODE: B6000
DATE:
02-10-06



SALARY RANGE: 73 ($33,241. - $50,395.) PCQ#:
8813335



LOCATION: Montgomery, AL Region III

An office will be maintained in
a
State DMH/MR Facility in the above

Region. Services will be
provided
to clients/consumers receiving

Mental health, mental
retardation,
developmental disability, and/or

Substance abuse services in a
DMH/MR.



QUALIFICATIONS: Combination of training and experience equivalent to
a
two-year degree plus three years of full-time experience
interpreting in
a variety of different settings. Must be licensed or eligible for
license by the Alabama Licensure Board of Interpreters and
Transliterators.



NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be certified or eligible to receive certification
as a
QMHI (Qualified Mental Health

Interpreter) or its equivalent. Certification must be
obtained within 24 months of hire.

Must have a valid driver's license to operate in the
State
of Alabama.

Must be willing to work flexible hours.



KIND OF WORK: This is professional level work in providing
specialized services to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing
and
who have mental illness/mental retardation, and/or substance abuse
issues. Work involves interpreting between deaf or hard of hearing
consumers, staff of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and
Mental
Retardation facilities or contract service providers. Other duties
include providing communication training such as sign language
classes
to contracted service providers, and performing communication
assessments of consumers who are deaf or hard of hearing.



REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of
American Sign Language. Knowledge of the function of a professional
interpreter and interpreting code of Ethics. Knowledge of Deafness
and
deaf culture. Knowledge of telecommunication devices and their use.
Ability to interpret between consumers using a variety of dialects
and
fluency levels. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and
in
writing. Ability to interpret in situations where partial control by
interpreter is possible. Ability to utilize computer, internet
resources, and various software packages. Ability to provide
training
in the American Sign Language and the use of adaptive technology.
Ability to work flexible work schedule to include nights and/or
weekends
as needed.



METHOD OF SELECTION: Applicants will be rated on the basis
of
an evaluation of their education, training, and experience, and
should
provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the
duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above. All relevant
information is subject to verification.



HOW TO APPLY: Use an official application for Professional
Employment (Exempt Application) which may be obtained from this
office,
other Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation facility
Personnel Offices, or at <http://www.mh.state.al.us/>
www.mh.state.al.us. Only work experience detailed on the application
form will be considered. Additional sheets, if needed, should be in
the
same format as the application. Resumes will not be accepted in
lieu of
an official application. The application should be returned to the
Central Office Personnel at P.O. Box 301410 100 North Union St.
Montgomery, AL 36130-1410, This position is open: UNTIL FILLED.



Copies of licenses/certifications should be forwarded/furnished with
the
application or at the time of interview. An official copy of your
academic transcripts must be forwarded by the college or university
to
the personnel office at the above address.