Somali Over Phone Interpreter Jobs in Riverside, CA

Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Position Type
Professional Expert
Hourly Rate
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Posting Number
T-037-2024
Division
Student Services
Department
ACCESS-DHH Services
Health & Welfare Benefits
Persons employed for temporary employment are not eligible to participate in the College's Health and Welfare plan or option fringe benefit plan in conjunction with their employment. Human Resources will track the eligibility requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Should a person meet the eligibility requirements, Human Resources will initiate an open enrollment period to enroll an ACA designated medical plan.
Current Work Schedule (days, hours)
up to 29 hours/week,dependent upon student need and interpreter availability
Open Date
07/07/2025
Close Date
06/30/2026
Initial Screening Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Inquiries/Contact:
For more details about this position, please contact:
Name: Stacy Shaw-Scott
E-mail: sshaw3@mtsac.edu
Phone: (909) 274-4472
Mission & Vision Statement
Our Mission: The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.
Our Vision: Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.
Mt. San Antonio College Mission and Goals
Demographics
We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training."
The District is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 66,446 students based on the 2022-2023 academic year.
The student population is as follows:

• by Race/Ethnicity - 57.02% Latinx, 9.33% White, 19.36% Asian, 2.82% Filipino, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 3.33% Black/African American, 0.28% American Indian/Alaskan Native, 2.02% two or more races and 5.61% unknown;
• by Gender- 54.35% Female, 42.91% Male, 0.47% Non-Binary, 2.27% unspecified;
• and by Age - 46.03% ages 19 or younger, 20.37% ages 20-24, 9.05% ages 25-29, 5.64% ages 30-34, 3.87% ages 35-39, 5.04% ages 40-49, 10% ages 50 and older.

The current employee population is as follows:

• by Race/Ethnicity - 37% Latinx, 29% White, 15% Asian, 6% Black/African American, 1% Middle Eastern or North African, 1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 2% Two or More Races, 9% unknown;
• by Gender - 56.47% Female, 42.19% Male, 1.34% Non-Binary;
• and by Age - 3.94% ages 20-29, 19.46% ages 30-39, 30.21% ages 40-49, 46.39% ages 50 and older.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.
The District works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe-haven for international students, veterans, re-entry students, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of various learning styles regardless of citizenship status.
We are committed to hiring Faculty, Staff, and Management that understand how cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial, and human understanding; and provides positive role models for all students.
2023-26 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
Overview
We continuously recruit applicants to create a pool for temporary, hourly assignments as needed. This is not an on-call position. ASL Interpreters may be assigned a maximum of 29 hours per week dependent upon student need and interpreter availability. The DHH Center seeks qualified American Sign Language Interpreters with diverse cultural and linguistic skills to serve DHH students from intersectional backgrounds.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY, AT WILL POSITION
OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Applications will be reviewed on an as-received basis.
Minimum Qualifications

1. Hold current certificate/certification (CI or CT, NAD {levels 4-5}, CDI, NIC {Certified, Advanced, or Master}, Texas BEI) or EIPA (secondary with qualifying score) OR
2. Intent to fulfill an Interpreter certification (CDI, NIC, Texas BEI) or EIPA (secondary with qualifying score) AND
3. Have thorough knowledge of, ability to apply, and willingness to abide by the RID Code of Professional Conduct.

Application Procedure
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the listed Close Date are assured consideration. Applicants must submit all of the following materials online:
1. Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed resume that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Center, the interpreter performs a variety of assigned work providing American Sign Language to English and voice-to-sign interpreting services to students who are D/deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (and/or may have other communication needs) the equivalent access provided for hearing students. The interpreter will have the ability to interpret a wide variety of college level academic content to convey all aspects of the communication access need to provide the most dynamically equivalent student experience possible. Interpreting assignments may include but are not limited to classroom lectures, seminars, and labs; counseling and student services appointments; office hours, study groups, sporting events, field trips, guest speakers, and other special events. Thorough application of RID's Code of Professional Conduct is essential.
• Interpret proficiently in both English-to-ASL and ASL-to-English while accurately conveying the meaning, intent and spirit of participants.
• Rapidly process visual and audible information to convey complex concepts, specialized vocabulary and unexpected information to ensure student
comprehension and inclusion.
• Analyze situations accurately, evaluating alternatives, and adopting effective courses of action.
• Interpret, apply, and explain campus policies and procedures and reach sound decisions in areas applicable to the work.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential student issues and situations.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Communicate effectively; orally, via ASL, and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
• Be familiar with and willing to use Microsoft Office Suite for emails and other workplace functions as needed.
• Submit timesheets with accuracy and timeliness.
Preferred Qualifications

1. Minimum 3 years of interpreting experience in higher education OR equivalent content in secondary educational settings (i.e. dual enrollment curriculum) for high school students.
2. Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in American Sign Language, interpreting, education, social work, or a related field.
3. Successful completion of an Interpreter Training Program OR Interpreter Preparation Program
4. 3,200 hours professional ASL interpreting.

License(s) & Other Requirements
1. Currently hold OR intend to fulfill Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certificate of Interpretation (CI) & Certificate of Transliteration (CT); National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Basic, Advanced, Master; National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level 4 or Level 5 Certification; EIPA 4.0; OR BEI
2. Employees may periodically be required to operate a vehicle that necessitates possession of a valid California driver's license. Such employees must have the ability to secure and maintain a valid California driver's license.
Working Environment:
Depending upon the work offered and accepted, the working environment can vary from indoor to outdoor.
Physical Demands
Hazards
Conditions of Employment
The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College's campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.
Notice to all prospective employees - The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.
As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report.
The person holding this position is considered a 'Responsible Employee' under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College's Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.
Conflict of Interest
Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College's Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).
District Rights
We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.