State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Statewide Services) (5029SH)

$34.47-$43.95 Hourly / $2,756.82-$3,515.52 BiWeekly /
$71,953.00-$91,755.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Interpreting Unit this class is accountable for serving as interpreter for deaf and hard of hearing individuals as requested by vendors.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Interpreter Coordinator or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead/supervise lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

As assigned by the Interpreter Coordinator serves as interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing to courts, executive or administrative boards, commissions, agencies, hospitals, institutions, bureaus, committees, schools, colleges, universities and wherever interpreting services are required throughout the state.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • all forms of interpreting for the deaf and hard of hearing ;
    • the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID);
    • Code of Professional Conduct;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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 22

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 for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Statewide Services) in Salary Group SH 22 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: 5029SH; EST: 5/15/2015; REV: 2/20/2024;