Interpreter (Academic Year) #60009376

Job Responsibilities

Provide direct interpreting both on site and virtually, in a variety of settings throughout the state, using the modalities most accessible to consumers involved while adhering to standards of professional conduct.

Assist in all aspects of scheduling for the unit including, but not limited to: fielding service requests via phone and email; creating, confirming, modifying, and canceling service requests; ensuring all service requests have required information, county tags, and service zones; rearranging assignments and service providers to maximize coverage.

Update and maintain individual schedule and billing data for assigned service requests; ensures service requests have all required information; add applicable mileage to service requests; add assignments to invoice regularly; communicate with scheduling team on the status of service requests.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in interpreting, American Sign Language, Special Education, or related field and one (1) year interpreting experience
• AA Degree in interpreting and three (3) years' experience and at least one of the following: RID certification, EIPA score of 3.5 or greater, SLPI score of Advance Plus or greater, or any other nationally recognized interpreter qualification

Benefits

For State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

• Insurance Benefits: Health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
• Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Required Question

01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Interpreting, American Sign Language, Special Education or related field with one (1) year interpreting experience or Associate's degree in Interpreting with three (3) years of experience?
Yes
No

02 Are you RID certified, or do you have an EIPA score of 3.5 or greater, or SLPI score of Advance Plus or greater, or any other nationally recognized interpreting qualification?
Yes
No