INTERPRETING INTERVIEWER (SPANISH)

State of careers Rhode Island•Cranston, RI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To conduct a specialized placement service program in a large employment security office in a metropolitan area or in a medium size local employment security office in behalf of Spanish speaking applicants; this service to be provided for any specific employer or group of employers who can gainfully employ the individuals capable of expressing themselves only in the Spanish language; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of an office manager or administrative staff member from whom are received work assignments and instructions; work is occasionally reviewed in process and always upon completion for conformance to instructions, techniques, rules, regulations and for results obtained. SUPERVISON EXERCISED: May supervise Placement Aides and other clerical employees assigned to assist. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To conduct a specialized placement service program in a large employment security office in a metropolitan area or in a medium size local employment security office in behalf of Spanish speaking applicants; this service to be provided for any specific employer or group of employers engaged in various business activities such as manufacturing, transportation, sales, hotel or restaurant whose type of business can gainfully employ individuals capable of expressing themselves only in the Spanish language. To take job applications and interview Spanish speaking applicants for evaluation and determination of their skills in terms of occupational classifications consistent with the needs of the employer, and where possible, to refer the applicant to suitable employment openings. To assist by interpreting for counselors in behalf of applicants needing special assistance regarding placement, vocational adjustment, training or other related problems. To assist by interpreting for counselors in the administration of achievement, aptitude or other tests designed for the diagnosis of the applicants’ particular problem. To maintain records and establish and maintain effective liaison between the department and employers. To do related work as required.

Requirements

A working knowledge of the basic principles, practices and techniques of placement service functions including skills and qualifications in terms of occupational classifications, including coding, testing, and other related skills and techniques in a public employment office
the ability to administer and interpret achievement, aptitude or other tests to Spanish speaking applicants
the ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations relative to the placement functions of an employment service office
the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employers, Spanish speaking applicants, other state employees and the general public
the ability to read, speak and write the Spanish language
graduation from a college of recognized standing preferably with a major in the Spanish language
employment in job interviewing, occupational guidance or related functions in a public or private agency dealing with Spanish speaking groups
any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Responsibilities

To conduct a specialized placement service program in a large employment security office in a metropolitan area or in a medium size local employment security office in behalf of Spanish speaking applicants
To take job applications and interview Spanish speaking applicants for evaluation and determination of their skills in terms of occupational classifications consistent with the needs of the employer, and where possible, to refer the applicant to suitable employment openings.
To assist by interpreting for counselors in behalf of applicants needing special assistance regarding placement, vocational adjustment, training or other related problems.
To assist by interpreting for counselors in the administration of achievement, aptitude or other tests designed for the diagnosis of the applicants’ particular problem.
To maintain records and establish and maintain effective liaison between the department and employers.
To do related work as required.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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