Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleTranslator Spanish Language - HOURLY (John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center)

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeHourly

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $31.91 to $31.91 Hourly

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Per Diem

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Other (see below)

If 'other' is selected as the workweek type, this field explains what that schedule is. "Other" Explanation Variable/As needed for all three shifts.

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 15

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 12 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 11:30 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Monroe

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address John L. Norris Addiction Treatment Center

1732 South Ave

The city where the vacancy is located. City Rochester

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code14620

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Translator Spanish Language serves as a member of the facility’s multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of a qualified health professional. Incumbents will communicate ideas using proper syntax and grammar; accurately and precisely edit materials; analyze and research abstract pertinent material and may coordinate the translation of English/Spanish with other State and local agencies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Translate official, technical, medical and legal documents, certificates, letters and other written material, and audio recordings from Spanish to English and/or Spanish to English.
• Translate, edit, and proofread rules, regulations and policy brochures for use by patients, family and employees.
• Translate correspondence, letters, notes and conversations between patients, their families and health care providers.
• Translate research documents, including surveys, questionnaires, interviews and patient and employee satisfaction surveys.
• May use translation skills to assist people filling out applications, forms and other documents.
• May interpret for clinical staff conducting clinical evaluations to assist them in reaching diagnoses, treatment plans and medication interventions.
• May interpret details of patient treatment, clinical staff instructions for treatment planning, medication administration, education and discharge planning to patients, families and caregivers. This may include translating and interpreting complex and confidential medical and mental health information.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Spanish; or a bachelor’s degree in any field supplemented by 12 credit hours in Spanish and one year of full-time experience translating Spanish to English and from English to Spanish.
Candidates must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish; a language proficiency test will be administered.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements: Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.

New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Bureau of Human Resources Management

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 457-2963

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 457-4880

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12203

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position, forward your current resume to recruitment@oasas.ny.gov Please be sure to include Reference Code NORRIS/TRANSLATOR/18989 . Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.

To be considered for this position, you must CLEARLY indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above.