COURT INTERPRETER I (JUDICIAL)
About The Position
Under the direction of the Coordinator for the Office of Court Interpreters and the Access to Justice Director, the Court Interpreter I provides simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for defendants, witnesses, and victims in court. The interpreter also assists people seeking help in the courts with filing petitions and completing forms. The role participates in continuing professional development and training as assigned by the Coordinator and performs other duties as assigned by the Coordinator, Director, State Court Administrator, or their designees. Interpreters must follow the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Court Interpreters and comply with the provisions of the Rhode Island Judiciary Language Access Plan. Employment is contingent on passing an approved standardized test within 18 months of hire. Where an examination is available, full certification is required within 18 months after achieving the passing score. Upon full certification, the salary increases to paygrade 4427 ($76,460–$86,474).
Requirements
- Graduation from senior high school or successful completion of a high school equivalency examination.
- At least three years of Cape Verdean Creole/English interpretation and translation experience, successful completion of a recognized bilingual judicial court interpreting and translation program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Pass either the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination or the National Center for State Courts Consortium for State Court Interpreters examination within 18 months of hire.
- Obtain full certification within 18 months after passing the examination for languages where a certification examination is available.
- Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Court Interpreters and comply with the Rhode Island Judiciary Language Access Plan.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide simultaneous and consecutive Cape Verdean Creole/English interpretation for defendants, witnesses, and victims in court.
- Assist people seeking help in the courts with filing petitions and completing forms.
- Participate in continuing professional development and training as assigned by the Coordinator.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator, Director, State Court Administrator, or their designees.
- Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Court Interpreters and comply with the Rhode Island Judiciary Language Access Plan.
Benefits
- Benefits are available to State of Rhode Island employees; details are provided through the Office of Employee Benefits.
- Direct deposit is required for employees hired after September 30, 2014.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
