State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Interpreter Coordinator (5020SH)

$36.91-$46.97 Hourly / $2,952.27-$3,757.40 BiWeekly /
$77,054.00-$98,068.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Aging and Disability Services this class is accountable for serving as an official interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing and/or acting as a working supervisor of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing engaged in interpreter services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a Vocational Rehabilitation Education Bureau Chief or employee of a higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Leads professional, clerical and other staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Plans unit workflow and determines priorities;
  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews statewide sign language interpreter services for the Department;
  • Establishes and maintains unit procedures;
  • Serves as official interpreter for the department at business meetings, hearings and special sessions and to the Advisory Board or designee in their relations with the Governor, General Assembly, the public, local and state agencies and organizations;
  • Provides staff training and assistance including monitoring and assessing current and projected needs;
  • Provides technical and procedural support to staff;
  • Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
  • Acts as a liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials such as third party providers, rehabilitation services agencies and attorneys regarding unit policies and procedures;
  • Prepare reports and correspondence;
  • Coordinates and assists in the planning of sign language access requirements for staff and consumers at training workshops, public meetings and Department functions;
  • Interprets as needed;
  • May assist with the coordination of Registry of Interpreter;
  • May make recommendations on policies or standards;
  • May prepare or assist in preparation of unit budget;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of all forms of interpreting for the deaf and hard of hearing;
  • Knowledge of the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • problem solving skills;
  • Considerable ability to
    • establish and maintain harmonious relations with those contacted in the work;
    • assess sign language proficiency;
  • Ability to
    • plan, coordinate sign language interpreting services;
    • maintain effective statewide access and interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing;
    • schedule and prioritize office workflow;
    • use computer software and systems;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a National Interpreting Certification and be a registered Interpreter with the State of Connecticut in accordance with Sec. 46a-33a of the Connecticut General Statutes.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. At the time of appointment candidates must have a motor vehicle driving history satisfactory to the Commissioner of Aging and Disability Services.
  • Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(33)-Social Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(12)-SOCIAL SERV (P-2)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

SH 24

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Interpreter Coordinator in Salary Group SH 24 approved effective October 01, 2019. (Reviewed for content, revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-027

EFFECTIVE DATE

02/15/2024
CLASS: 5020SH; EST: 9/1/1999; REV: 2/16/2024;