Interpreter WEC Detention Facility
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Job Location:
McCook, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46
Location:
Hiring Rate:
Job Posting:
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year accruing immediately)
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement
Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
Numerous training and development opportunities
Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.
The WEC Detention Facility houses adults who have been adjudicated and are awaiting deportation. Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: . For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations please contact Megan Jones at
DUTIES:
- Provide interpretation and translation services to offenders their family members and the public.
- Provide expertise relative to issues involving Spanish interpretation.
- Submit written reports and correspondence.
- Gather information and maintain statistical data on interpretative services.
- Develop and review agency policies and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in public or business administration accounting or any discipline related to the work assigned. One year of experience in administrative business management or technical support work including collecting and interpreting statistical financial program or administrative data; or interpreting laws rules regulations and processes. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Computer experience and experience in a correctional setting. Bachelors degree in Spanish. Experience in interpreting and translating from English to Spanish and Spanish to English including legal and medical issues/materials may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Other: Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: physical exam/screening and at a randomly announced time pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Training Program.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Deaf Education
- LAMP Stack
- Medical Terminology
- Smartsheet
- Translation
- Interpretation
- Child Protective Services
- Public Speaking
- Social Work
About Company
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