Coordinator of Interpreting ServicesLocation: Fulton State Hospital-all centers and programs600 East 5 th StreetFulton, MO 65251 Hours of work
8 am-4:30 pm
Monday-Friday
(with flexibility to meet facility and client needs)
Fulton State Hospital is seeking a Coordinator of Interpreting Services to facilitate culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services in a respectful and therapeutic environment for staff and clients.
Why you’ll love this position: Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, YOU can contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve by working with Treatment Teams and Hospital Departments to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate access to services.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: - Providing ASL/English Interpreting for FSH clients and staff
- Coordinating interpreting services for clients and staff who prefer a language other than English
- Supervising and coordinating the services of all contract interpreters at FSH
- Communicating with treatment teams and departments using interpreting services
- Consulting with treatment teams and departments about appropriate services, including providing training as needed
- Tracking expenditures for interpreting services, ensuring fiscally responsible use of the budget for interpreting services
What you’ll need for success: - Candidates are required to be licensed to interpret in Missouri and hold a certification level consistent with the requirements of the Skill Level Standards (Section 5 CSR 100-200.170) for interpreting in mental health settings in Missouri.
- Strong American Sign Language/English interpreting skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to collaborate with both internal and external stake holders
- Exceptional organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications: - Five or more years of professional interpreting experience
- Experience working in mental health settings
- Experience scheduling and supervising interpreters
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary +)
Deferred Compensation opportunities
MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, with limited matching amount)
13 paid holidays per year
10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave accrued per month when hired, increases with service
