DEAF TRANSLATOR INTERPRETER Captioner/Transcriber

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02/13/2022
Category:
Disability and Accessibility Services
Department Description
Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Communication Services Provider Supervisor, within the Student Disability Center (SDC), Caption or provide verbatim Computer Aided Real Time Transcription (CART) for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in degree-related instructional activities. Provide communication link between the deaf or hard of hearing students and the instructor by transmitting/transcribing/captioning classroom lectures and other auditory information using simultaneous on-site or remote captioning. Work in collaboration with other captioners to develop knowledge of technical terminology and add to dictionary. Participate in Communication Services Provider staff meetings. Assist with various related projects or individual projects as assigned during non-captioning worktime. Maintain records of hours worked and time sheets. Provide information to faculty and staff members regarding the role of the captioner.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary Range
$22.78/hr. - $48.79/hr.
No. of Positions
1
Appointment Type
Career
Percentage of Time
75%
Shift Hours
Variable
Location
Davis, CA.
Union Representation
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Apply by Date
2/26/2022
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Transport a stenographic machine and notebook computer to classrooms and other sites.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.
****Position is subject to furlough between July 1 and August 31 each year.
Adjust schedule to provide CART/Captioning services as needed and assigned. Schedule is subject to change with only 12-24 hours notification. Work flexible schedule including hours outside standard 8AM-5PM schedule.
Work occasional overtime, evenings/nights, and/or weekends as needed, usually on short notice to meet operational needs. Work occasional varied lunch hours.
Attire appropriate to captioning situation is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education/Experience:
Experience providing captioning/CART services required by deaf or hard of hearing students in degree-related post-secondary instructional activities.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
Knowledge of captioning/CART software as well as skills to use a stenographic machine, computer, and other technology necessary to provide on-site or remote captioning or CART.
Skills to provide captioning/CART with the speed and accuracy needed for post-secondary and graduate/professional classroom lectures, academic activities, and academic course-related events with an easily readable format.
Knowledge of the communication needs of deaf and hard of hearing people; skills to communicate this information.
Knowledge of ethical standards, appropriate roles, and various individual responsibilities relating to auxiliary services and real-time captioning.
Knowledge of scientific and other technical terms and their spellings.
Skills to analyze and remedy basic equipment and software problems related to captioning/CART.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
Knowledge of student support services and resources; skills to refer deaf or hard of hearing students to appropriate professional support member of the SDC Disability Specialists team.
Skill to use, add to, and maintain captioning dictionary to enter and review specialized, technical vocabulary and terminology related to courses.
Strong proofreading/editing skills as well as skills to maintain records.
Skill to work in collaboration with captioners and students to develop knowledge of existing and new technical terminology and vocabulary.
Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu)
covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
Background Check
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
Job ID:
31357
UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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