Interpreter Clerk (Spanish Speaking)

The State of Connecticut Department of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services is currently recruiting for full time and part time Interpreter Clerk (Spanish Speaking) positions that will be located throughout Connecticut. If you are interested in an Interpreter Clerk (Spanish Speaking) position in any of the following locations, you should apply to this recruitment. Opportunities exist at the Bridgeport, Danbury, East Hartford, Hartford, Killingly (Danielson), Manchester, Middletown, Montville (Uncasville), New Britain, New Haven, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury, Windham (Willimantic), and Windsor offices. 

The recruitment will be used for future vacancies in these locations for the next nine (9) months.  Applicants must select all locations as well as employment type (full time and/or part time) in which they wish to be considered for on their application prior to submission.  Failure to indicate a location listed above or employment type will result in the applicant not being considered for vacancies in that specific location. 

Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

*New State Employees start at minimum salary range.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sabrina Betts at sabrina.betts@ct.gov at (860)424-4985. 

This position will be filled in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.  Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account. 

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position.

NOTE:  At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. 

If selected to interview, please bring the following at the time of interview:

• Non State Employee: Three (3) professional references from current or former Supervisor. 
• State Employee: Two (2) most recent service ratings at the time of interview

In a state agency having a sizable non-English speaking clientele, this class is accountable for acting as interpreter for staff in dealing with clients and individuals.

Acts as an interpreter for staff in cases and work situations involving non-English speaking clients or individuals; translates letters and other documents; prepares correspondence; may perform general clerical functions such as processing and maintaining records and files; may operate office equipment including personal computers or other electronic equipment; performs related duties as required.

Interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read and write both English and another appropriate language and to communicate information in either language to clients, staff and others; ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Any experience or training which would be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above.

• Must be able to fluently speak, read and write Spanish

• Experience with scheduling using Outlook

• Experience working with people with disabilities

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.