Bilingual Services Assistant - Pos. 7044

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R41622
Full Time Salary Range: $4,093.00 - $5,667.00

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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MISSION STATEMENT

At the Colorado Judicial Department our mission is to provide a fair and impartial system of justice that:

• Protects constitutional and statutory rights and liberties
• Assures equal accessa
• Provides fair, timely and constructive resolution of cases
• Enhances public safety
• Supervises offenders
• Facilitates victim and community reparation

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

General Statement Of Duties:
Provides accurate and clear communication in English or the target (foreign) language for the courts and probation departments of the Colorado Judicial Department. Members of this class are not required to have achieved the interpreter certification credential from the Colorado Judicial Department’s Office of Language Access, and do not provide interpretation.

Distinguishing Factors:
Positions in this classification are distinguished from other classifications due to spending at least 50% of time providing bilingual communication in less complex matters for customers, court and probation staff. May require occasional travel.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This is a part-time Bilingual Services Assistant position working 24 hours per week.

The Bilingual Services Assistant position will be based at the Boulder County Justice Center, but will be expected to provide coverage at the Longmont Courthouse and Boulder County Jail as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Supervisor Responsibilities:
Responsible for one's own work product and will rarely provide lead functions but may occasionally assist bilingual court staff or interns.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:
Fluently bilingual, possessing a college level vocabulary in both languages and the ability to communicate complex information in both English and the target (foreign) language. The individual’s application and written responses to any subsequent interview questions will be reviewed in light of this requirement and fluency level may be subject to examination. Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of paid experience working in a professional capacity with non-English speaking persons.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and 6 months of experience in a bilingual setting or working in a professional capacity with non-English speaking persons in a complex organization where assignments and clients vary.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific speech requirements include ability to speak audibly, to hear and to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and high precarious places. Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations; frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional work day and overnight travel may be required.