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We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the region. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something bigger.

The Interpreting Center for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing is organized as one of three units within the Audiology Services, Region Västernorrland, located in Härnösand. The mission of the Interpreting Center is to enable individuals with deafness, deafblindness, and hearing impairment to communicate according to our mandate described in the Health and Medical Services Act.

Within the interpreting center, 11 people work, holding roles such as sign language interpreters, administrators, and unit managers. We are a wonderful and cheerful team with great enthusiasm for our mission, where we support and encourage each other. It is a creative and complex operation, which requires a strong sense of responsibility. We are looking for a sign language coordinator for our operations. This is an important function/role that serves as the hub of the interpreting center's activities. Your tasks will include administering interpreting requests that come in through all our channels such as voice, text, and video phone, web forms, and email. This requires schematic vision to quickly identify new solutions based on changing conditions.

The position is a permanent full-time employment with a start date according to agreement.

Coordinator for the Interpreting Center, Härnösand

• Distribute interpreting assignments to our permanent interpreters
• Regularly engage and maintain contact with freelance interpreters and interpreting companies
• Daily contact with authorities and interpreting requesters
• Administrative tasks, primarily in our interpreting booking system, as well as other data systems/software
• Assist with remote interpreting

We are looking for someone who

• Can sign language
• Has good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing

It is advantageous if you

• Have good skills in the Office suite
• Have experience working in a coordinating role
• Have work experience from customer service, reception, or other roles deemed equivalent by the employer
• Experience in scheduling
• Have good knowledge of the Working Hours Act

To succeed in this role, we believe you possess these personal qualities

• Self-motivated
• Judgment
• Service-oriented
• Structured

Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7,000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for many of the services that are most important for residents' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland. 

For many years, the region has worked to create conditions that contribute to healthy and well-being employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5,000 kronor per year in wellness grants. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it’s like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working in Region Västernorrland (rvn.se) (https://www.rvn.se/sv/jobb-och-utbildning/att-jobba-pa-region-vasternorrland/sa-har-jobbar-vi/formaner/).

Within Region Västernorrland, several positions are classified as security-sensitive, and security screening may therefore occur. We have made our choice of recruitment media and therefore kindly ask for no contact from advertisers or other sellers of recruitment services.

Selection and interviews are ongoing. We warmly welcome your application!