Interpreter Scheduler (contractor temporary part time 20 hours)

Description

Employment Information: Contractor temporary part-time position, 20 hours per week estimated 3 months

Qualifications

• ASL (ASLPI score of 4 or higher preferred)
• Familiar with ADA, Act 57 and other laws relevant to interpreting and communication access
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Familiar with RID/NAD CPC and local, state, national registration and certification requirements
  
  

Duties

• Coordinate to cover requests with staff interpreters, contract interpreters and referral agencies
• Be responsive to PSD staff and partner schools, agencies, and organizations (i.e. Mercy Vocational School, Greene Street Friends School, Germantown Friends School, Deaf and Hearing Communication Center) regarding interpreting services needs
• Schedule interpreting assignments using scheduling software
• Communicate with interpreters regarding assignments with Google suite (Gmail and Google calendar)
• Respond to emails and system requests to confirm and clarify request details as needed to
• make sure that information is complete and accurate
• Be able to respond quickly to multiple demands and triage priorities for immediate concerns
• as well as short and long term schedule planning
• Track, monitor and adhere to consumer language needs and preferences as often as possible when arranging for services
• Collaborate with PSD staff (including IEP coordinators and administrative assistants) to keep up to date information about schedules, families, and staff language needs
• Upon request by Supervisor of Interpreting Services department, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams at PSD in the development of language service guidelines, policies, and practices that improve direct services
• Make decisions which uphold the Interpreting Services Department's Philosophy and work towards the department's Vision
• Adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct
• Compile data and analyze trends related to interpreting services at PSD
  
  

Competencies

• Detail oriented
• Organized
• Demonstrates follow-through on tasks
• Customer-service focused
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal/sign
• Work effectively in both a team environment and independently
  
  

PSD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, PSD will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the human resources department.