Job Developer jobs in Anaheim, CA

Position:                     Job Developer/Interpreter

Location:                    Employment Development Department (EDD) Office, Brea, CA

Supervisor:                EDD Job Placement Coordinator

Classification:           Non-Exempt, 100% FTE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the EDD Program Manager and Job Placement Coordinator, the Job Developer/Interpreter will:

1. Provide interpreting for job interviews, job counseling to clients and employers, sensitivity awareness and training for existing and potential employers of deaf and hard of hearing clients
   1. Work closely with the Job Placement Coordinator to provide job development/placement services to deaf and hard-of-hearing users of EDD services
   2. Identify and develop employment opportunities, using both traditional and non-traditional employment resources, for clients in need of employment assistance
2. Provide direct communication support to deaf and hard-of-hearing employment placement coordinators at designated EDD field offices
3. Perform such tasks and responsibilities as may be delegated.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree required.
2. Achieving to obtain or already have an ASL Interpreter Certification from the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with Level 4 or above; or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) given by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). 
3. Knowledgeable of Interpreter Code of Ethics and the role of the interpreter. Applicant should also have a basic knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
4. Must possess the ability to relate and be sensitive to deaf persons with varied communication skills and language levels, and be able to work with a diverse, multi-ethnic population. 
5. Ability to handle personal details, data and other private information. Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
6. Demonstrated ability to perform professionally. Punctuality and reliability are a must.
7. Demonstrated efficiency with Microsoft Office programs required.
8. As business needs require, employee’s schedule may be adjusted to ensure coverage for Deaf Expos and other deaf outreach events that occur on weekends.
9. Be detail-oriented with strong organizational and written communication skills. Must prioritize and handle multiple tasks, sometimes with competing deadlines.
10. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Must maintain a cooperative relationship with co-employees, directors, employers, outside vendors, and the CEO.
11. Must have reliable transportation and maintain up-to-date auto insurance. Extensive driving is required to attend in-person appointments and assignments.
12. All GLAD employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Position includes medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(a), 403(b) and Roth retirement plans, sick/ vacation leave and holiday pay.

Open Until Filled. 

GLAD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

GLAD is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of GLAD and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of GLAD, including supervisors and co-workers.

This is an at-will employment position. Both GLAD and the employee may end the employment relationship at any time, without notice, and without good cause.