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Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and for research and innovation to yield results.

The Interpretation Center is part of Assistive Technology Västerbotten and offers interpreting services to residents of Västerbotten County as well as to other clients. Our users include deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind individuals. We operate throughout the county and have offices in both Skellefteå and Umeå with a total of about 20 employees. We strive to be inclusive and advocate for our users' right to communicate and live independently.

We provide interpretation in all of life's situations and use digital solutions to offer interpreting services both remotely and on-site with the user. We also offer some remote work opportunities under given conditions – we provide a flexible workplace.

We are now looking for a sign language and deafblind interpreter for our operations in Skellefteå. With us, you will be part of a health-certified workplace where we highly value collaboration, well-being, and our shared mission. Region Västerbotten offers wellness benefits in the form of grants or time, and at the Interpretation Center, we have our own wellness coordinators who organize activities focused on well-being. We also regularly invest in internal professional development through professional meetings.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a sign language and deafblind interpreter with us, you contribute knowledge and engagement that makes people feel secure.

With us, you will have a varied and meaningful workday. Primarily, you will work with interpretation in many different contexts and situations, contributing to creating communication and participation. In addition to interpreting assignments, you will participate in the organization’s other work, such as in areas of responsibility and development projects. In this role, you will also handle some routine administrative tasks. Working hours are monthly and can be scheduled for days, evenings, and weekends. On-call duty is included in the employment, and travel within the county may occur.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who has an approved education as a sign language and deafblind interpreter. Experience in the interpreting profession or further education as a transcription interpreter is an advantage. For this position, we place great emphasis on personal suitability. To succeed in this role, you should have good collaboration skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently. You create contact when meeting people and build trusting relationships. You have a B driver's license and good digital competence, meaning you are accustomed to using email, calendars, and administrative systems in your work.

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Read more about our benefits for those who work with us on our website here (https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner).

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, therefore we welcome applicants from different backgrounds.

In preparation for the recruitment process, we have decided on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask not to be contacted by media salespeople, recruitment sites, or similar.

If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then send your application documents by post.