Medical Interpreter jobs in Clearwater, FL

Compensation: $23.48 - $37.57

Hours: Varies

Department: Special Programs

Location: Clearwater

Key Position Information:

SPC is committed to student success. Disability Resources is committed to ensuring equal access to SPC classes and programs to all students with disabilities, including those who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.

Ability to work nights and travel to all SPC locations is required.

Position Summary:

This class is the first of three levels in the Sign Language Interpretation series. Incumbents provide interpreting services for students, faculty and staff who are deaf or hard-of hearing. Responsibilities may include interpreting in the classroom and other settings; providing information and resources on deaf related issues; interpreting written material; and participating in the development of standardized signs for vocabulary specific to certain courses.

Requirements:

Education:

Associate's degree.

Experience:

Two years preferred.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

• Interpreting processes, standards, and techniques;
• Interpreters' Code of Ethics;
• American Sign Language;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Customer service principles;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

• Providing interpreting services;
• Reviewing and compiling information;
• Training Principles;
• Maintaining records;
• Providing customer service;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
• Incumbents may be subject to travel.

License:

Sign Language Interpreter Qualification, State Level 2 or above.

Responsibilities:

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at ; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at .