Realtime Captioner (Continuous)

About the role

The Realtime Captioner facilitates communications by using court reporting methods, a steno machine, real-time technology software, and a laptop computer to create real-time word-for-word text of spoken English. The incumbent facilitates communication by assisting Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing consumers with concurrent participation in the communication process by voicing questions or comments that the consumer has entered into the system. They provide communication access real-time translating services (CART) to consumers such as Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals, and/or other disabled individuals, including students, faculty, staff, and university guests.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication by assisting Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing consumers with concurrent participation in the communication process by voicing questions or comments that the consumer has entered into the system.
• Provides communication access real-time translating services (CART) to consumers such as Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals, and/or other disabled individuals, including students, faculty, staff, and university guests.
• Provides a complete transcription of all spoken words and environmental cues; provides consumer(s) with an electronic disk, e-mail, or hard copy version of the transcript.
• Provides their equipment and software, including a real-time-capable steno machine, laptop computer, display monitor for consumers, current software for real-time translation, real-time cables, and other items for set up (e.g., extension cords, extra battery, and power surge protector).
• Researches technical terminology related to assignments and continually develops and modifies custom software dictionaries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Formal training in court reporting and steno methods is required, with graduation from a court reporting school preferred.
• Six (6) to twelve (12) months of experience providing real-time captioning services, preferably in a higher education setting.
• In addition to meeting the requirements outlined above, two (2) or more years of captioning experience and must possess one (1) of the following certifications: State of California Certified Shorthand Reporter certificate; or, Court Reporting Certificate of Completion; or, Certified CART Provider through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) (preferred); or, Possess a comparable industry certification.