Louisiana Department of State Civil Service

Interpreter (American Sign Language) Job at Louisiana Department of State Civil

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service, Pineville, LA, US, 71360

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Interpreter (American Sign Language)

Salary

$25.00 Hourly

Location

Pineville, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

PSSC 25-103-RJ

Department

LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities

Opening Date

10/03/2025

Closing Date

10/10/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

PSSC 25-103-RJ

Position is located with PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.

Location: Residential Services

Shift: 8AM-8PM TeamA or B

Interpreter $25.00hr.

Only Applicants certified or proficient in American Sign Language will be considered.

This position will be filled as an Unclassified Appointment based on this job posting.

Minimum Qualifications :

Proficient in American Sign Language to serve as an Interpreter for people in need of deaf services or Certified in American Sign Language.

Job Specification :

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=102280) .

Job Duties and Other Information :

Job Duties:

75% Interpret for one or more persons who are both intellectually/developmentally disabled and deaf. Incumbent interprets resident's American Sign Language (ASL) to verbal speech in order to facilitate the resident's expressive communication with others and interprets others' verbal speech to the resident(s) using ASL in order to facilitate the resident's receptive communication. Interpretation services are provided in residential, programmatic, recreational, and health care settings at the facility and in community settings during community integration activities and medical appointments. Facilitate resident's participation in his/her active treatment program as required by Federal regulations (Title XIX) for those admitted to Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID).

25% Provide information to and/or in-service staff about communication needs and strategies for deaf residents. Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings regarding active treatment programs for residents in need of and receiving ASL interpreter services.

Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator to support the Agency and/or the people we serve.

Position-Specific Details:

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Position is located with PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.

Location: Residential Services

Shift: 8AM-8PM TeamA or B

This position may be filled byProbation, Promotion, Detail to Special Duty, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

NOTE: Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hiring at the lower level of the position in which any are applying.

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Robert L. Jones

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

P.O. Box 5191

Pineville, Louisiana 71360

Robert.Jones@la.gov

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

PSSC - Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

PSSC - If "YES", give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.) the offense, place, and disposition of case. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

PSSC - Are you currently employed with Pinecrest Supports and Services Center?

PSSC - Incomplete applications will NOT be considered! Have you listed ALL prior employment (entire work history starting after High School or College) with complete name of all employers (no abbreviations), your job title, complete address & phone number of each employer? Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired the lower level of the position in which any are applying.

PSSC - You will be selected for interview based on your application. Explain any gaps in employment of 3 months or longer (Example: January /1999 – May /1999 = caring for a sick parent, etc...). If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

PSSC – Are you proficient in American Sign Language to serve as an Interpreter for people in need of deaf services?

PSSC –Are you certified in American Sign Language?

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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