Company Information
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Company Name: University of Rochester
Website: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/strong-memorial/services-amenities/interpreters.aspx

Job Information
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Job Title: Interpreter for Deaf Professionals
Job Type: Permanent
Address:
 500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd
 Rochester, New York. 14627
United States

Job Description:
For the last century, the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) has
excelled in preparing lifelong learners who lead the way in global
healthcare, research, and education. Our interrelated missions of patient
care, education, research, and community health train over 500 graduate
students every year, with faculty who are at the forefront of scientific
discovery and medical innovation.

Equity and Inclusion are core values at URMC. We are dedicated to cultivating
an equitable, racially and socially just, affirming culture, guided by the
principle of Equity and Inclusion as a catalyst for institutional excellence.
To support this mission, the University of Rochester seeks several
Interpreters for Deaf Professionals for full-time, part-time, and hourly
positions. The Deaf Professional Interpreter Services program is a vital
program at the University, providing language access services provided to
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Professionals and Learners throughout the University
of Rochester and URMC.

The Deaf Professional Interpreter provides interpreting services for Deaf
Professionals affiliated with the University of Rochester. Interpreting work
will include graduate level STEM topics, but is subject to change based on
the needs of the individual(s) supported.

Population Served: Any UR Deaf Professional including learners, trainees,
faculty, staff, and affiliates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs interpreting duties:
•	Prepares for and interprets all assignments in a timely and professional
manner
•	Fulfills the interpreting needs of Deaf Professionals and provides
corresponding availability whenever possible
•	Provides individualized accommodations through an advanced level of
interpreting in a variety of settings throughout the Medical Center,
Hospital, Central Administration and University
•	Acts as an essential component for successful communication in high
visibility and/or high impact settings with the ability to accurately
represent subtlety of intent for longer and more complex discourse
•	Uses analytical skills to assess each assignment and to select the
appropriate processing level (lexical, phrasal, sentential, textual) based
upon the needs of consumers, assignment demands, and cultural protocol
•	Implements specialized expertise in specific modes (Signed English, ASL,
etc.) by assessing and adapting to the individualized needs of each DHH
consumer
•	Facilitates understanding, rapport building, and an effective workplace
by recognizing and mediating cross cultural challenges and nuances and by
applying a high level of situational awareness

Coordination and Communication
•	Collaborates closely with scheduling team to make effective and
autonomous decisions improving access and workflow
•	Helps to triage and prioritize interpreting requests through coordinating
with interdepartmental parties to ensure optimal equity and access
•	Communicates with team members, agency partners, and scheduling team with
the goal of providing a seamless transition/handoff from service provider to
service provider
•	Engages in open dialogue with leadership, scheduling, and team members to
advise on scheduling approaches based on knowledge of assignment dynamics and
DHH access needs
•	Provides ad-hoc education to UR and URMC staff, faculty, and learners
regarding best practices for working with interpreters and DHH colleagues and
for running effective and accessible virtual meetings, webinars, and
conferences
•	May work with external organizations to help with coordinating off-site
meetings and conference access as indicated
•	May sit on working groups or committees as indicated
•	Serves as a liaison between the Deaf Professional and the
Deaf-Professional Schedulers by maintaining the Deaf Professional’s
interpreting calendar when applicable
•	Completes other paperwork as necessary

Professional Development
•	Continues to enhance skill level and broaden content knowledge by
engaging in self-directed research, reading, observations, seminars,
conferences, and/or other skill development activities
•	Builds breadth and depth of specialized content knowledge in areas that
can span the University and Medical Center
•	Leads and/or engages in supervision sessions to reflect on decisions made
while practicing, to consider feedback from other practitioners, and to
develop further knowledge and competence in complex interpreting situations
•	Engages in staff activities including team meetings and is responsible
for gathering information shared when unable to attend
•	Completes all mandatory education and health updates
•	Other duties as assigned

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and
preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the
University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the
World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the
University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color,
disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information,
marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race,
religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other
status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our
policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from
underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities
consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action
obligations.

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online at
https://www.rochester.edu/human-resources/careers/ [1]. Please apply using
the search feature with the Job ID below:
Full Time Positions Available: Job ID 243328, Job ID 243331
Part Time Position Available: Job ID 249210
Hourly Position Available: Job ID 248864


[1] https://www.rochester.edu/human-resources/careers/


Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
•	Two years of post-high school education required.
•	Minimum of two years of general interpreting in a health care setting
required; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
•	Experience interpreting STEM topics.
•	Adherence to tenets within the RID Interpreter Code of Professional
Conduct required;
•	Ability to work in a collaborative and interactive environment required;
•	Ability to correct mistakes made in the interpretation process and
clearly communicate steps take to correct those mistakes to everyone involved
required;
•	Ability to receive feedback and adapt before, during, and after the
interpretation process required;
•	Ability to be flexible in dynamic environments which may involve last
minute changes in scheduling, unexpected situations, high-stakes meetings,
high-pressure clinical areas, etc. required.
•	Ability to operate with a high level of professionalism, discernment, and
confidentiality to align with the hierarchy, context, goals, and demands
specific to each assignment required.
•	Ability to provide flexible availability that corresponds to the DHH
consumers’ schedules including days, nights, weekends, holidays,
overnights, split-shifts, etc. required.
•	Membership with The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and
adherence to tenets within the RID Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct
required;
•	RID, Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Advanced/Level 3, or
similar National Certification preferred.
•	Passed the written tests for RID or BEI certifications within the past
two years preferred.



Links to External Job Postings:
Title: Interpreter for Deaf Professionals - Full Time (Job ID 243328)
URL: https://ps.its.rochester.edu/psp/PSApplyOnline/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=243328&PostingSeq=1
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Title: Interpreter for Deaf Professionals - Full Time (Job ID 243331)
URL: https://ps.its.rochester.edu/psp/PSApplyOnline/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=243331&PostingSeq=1
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Title: Interpreter for Deaf Professionals - Part Time (Job ID 249210)
URL: https://ps.its.rochester.edu/psp/PSApplyOnline/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=249210&PostingSeq=1
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Title: Interpreter for Deaf Professionals - Hourly (Job ID 248864)
URL: https://ps.its.rochester.edu/psp/PSApplyOnline/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=248864&PostingSeq=1


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Application Form
Majors Desired:: Interpreting

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.rochester.edu/human-resources/careers/
Additional Instructions:
How To Apply
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All applicants must apply online at https://www.rochester.edu/human-resources/careers/. 
Please use the search feature with the Job ID below to find the job description and click on the "Apply for Job" button in upper right corner:
Full Time Positions Available: Job ID 243328, Job ID 243331
Part Time Position Available: Job ID 249210
Hourly Position Available: Job ID 248864
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