Revised and Re-Advertised R-9507 Reference# 111160052 Posting Date: February 28, 2024

**Candidates who are blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearingare encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws. Information related to disability is not required, and if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDBs efforts to create opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

POSITION: Staff Interpreter ** Decatur Regional Center | Office of Field Services

**ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the worlds most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind and multi-disabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. Our services literally span a lifetime including seven campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located statewide, and programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings and a manufacturing facility that is the states largest employer of adults who are Blind and Deaf.

**ABOUT THE ROLE Our employees are among the organizations most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work. The Decatur Regional Center provides a continuum of services to individuals from infancy through adulthood. Our Staff Interpreters provide interpreting services, sign language instruction, and community education workshops and training sessions. They interpret for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals and groups in legal, business, medical, personal, and/or service delivery settings within AIDB and the community. Staff interpreters assist the Interpreter Coordinator in securing interpreting agreements with various community agencies and making presentations to various agencies and groups about deaf awareness and interpreting services. You may also assist with periodic in-service meetings and trainings, maintaining an interpreting database, scheduling, billing, and payroll.

**ABOUT YOU You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDBs culture is reinforced and that employees feel connected, recognized and proud to be a part of the company. You will play a vital role in the lives of our consumers and be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude and professional maturity.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess and maintain Alabama Interpreter Licensure upon employment.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to interpreting.
• Must possess a minimum entry sign language proficiency level of ADVANCED according to AIDB evaluation system (SLPI/SCPI) upon hire.
• Must provide documentation of sign language proficiency evaluation (SCPI available through AIDB).
• Valid drivers license, an automobile for use on the job, and liability insurance in effect.
• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submitto a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year or more of formal work experience interpreting for the Deaf/DeafBlind.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Must provide documentation of sign language proficiency evaluation (SCPI available through AIDB).

Possess a minimum entry sign language proficiency level of ADVANCED according to AIDB evaluation system (SLPI/SCPI); and ADVANCED PLUS must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.

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