Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)

Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)

The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting applications for the position of Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI). Under general direction, the Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) functions as part of a team with a Certified American Sign Language Interpreter to assist in providing accurate interpretation by relaying ASL and other signed languages, including other forms of visual communication between an individual party or witness who is deaf or hard of hearing for the Superior Court in person or via remote video conference courtroom proceedings.

This is a single classification that reports to the Interpreter Services Manager. Employees in this classification interpret as part of a team with a Certified American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) in courtroom proceedings, including, jury and court trials, pretrial conferences, family court mediation services and preliminary hearings. The Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) is distinguished from the higher-level classification of Interpreter Services Manager in that the latter develops, recommends and implements the interpretive program's goals and objectives, policies and procedures, and standards.

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Example of Duties:

• Serves as an intermediary interpreter to interpret, translate and explain using ASL, signed languages, including other forms of visual communication such as gestures, mimes, props, drawings and other tools at court proceedings at various courthouses within Alameda County; ensures the message is clearly communicated and matches the affect, integrity and intent of the message.
• Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff and other court-related departments at the discretion of the court and ensures ethical code of behavior; and protects the confidentiality of information.
• Notifies the court of any issues or situations that may impede the interpreter's performance.
• Researches and understands terminology used in court and functions of the court, which may include but not limited to legal, technological, scientific and/or medical terminology.
• Reviews the daily calendar and receives assignments from the Interpreter Services Office and accurately completes daily logs, or other documentation as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

And Certificate: Possession of a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) certification and maintains a valid certification issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).

Special Requirements: A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Hiring Process:

• An initial screening of all application materials received including a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. A resume does not substitute for completing the application. An incomplete or partial application or supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification.
• A review of the completed application and supplemental questionnaire to select the best-qualified candidates for the oral panel interview process.
• An oral interview that will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.

The Court reserves the right to change the components of the examination process and may limit the number of candidates invited to the oral interview process to include only the best-qualified candidates should there be a large applicant pool.

If you require accommodation in the examination process because of disability, please call (510) 891-6021 to discuss.