Sign Language Interpreter for the Interpretation Centre in Östersund

Do you want to become part of Region Jämtland Härjedalen – a region to look forward to and grow in? Here, you contribute to development and growth throughout the county and work to offer the best possible service, care, and support for everyone who lives in or visits the region.

We offer a work environment characterized by collaboration, participation, and engagement, where both broad expertise and specialized skills are valued. Here, you have the opportunity to develop in your role, whether you are new to the profession or have extensive experience.

Do you want to work with tasks that create participation for people in need of sign language/deaf-blind interpretation in Jämtland/Härjedalen?

The Interpretation Centre for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and People with Hearing Impairment is organized as a unit and, together with the ENT, Hearing Care, and Speech Therapy units, we form part of the Surgery area.

We are now looking for a sign language interpreter for a temporary position located at the Interpretation Centre in Östersund. The Interpretation Centre's mission is to enable people with deafness, deaf-blindness, and hearing impairment to communicate, in accordance with our mission described in the Health and Medical Services Act.

We offer interpretation services to people who are deaf, deaf-blind, have hearing impairments, or late-deafened. Interpretation takes place in many different everyday situations, such as healthcare visits, workplace meetings, contact with authorities, family matters, and leisure activities.

1 position(s).

Job Responsibilities

Standard tasks where you independently perform interpretation assignments through preparation, interpretation, and follow-up work. You also participate in the development of the operations by taking part in various improvement projects. Working hours are mainly daytime Monday-Friday, but some evening and weekend work may occur with a flexible schedule.

As a sign language/deaf-blind interpreter with us, you contribute knowledge and engagement that makes people feel safe.

With us, you get a varied and meaningful workday and work with interpretation in many different contexts and situations, where you contribute to creating communication and participation.

Travel within the county occurs, which is why we assume you have a B driver's license.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have approved education as a sign language and deaf-blind interpreter.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability, good treatment, good cooperation skills, sensitivity, independence, and flexibility. It is also required that you are reflective and can see others' needs and take them into account, give others space, and have the ability to share knowledge. Since you are often alone on interpretation assignments, you need to have the ability to make your own decisions and assess what is the best solution in different situations.

We view positively if you have an interest in IT and knowledge or practical experience in performing digital interpretation. It is a great advantage if you have very good computer skills and master the programs in the Office package well.

Employment type: Fixed-term employment.

In Region Jämtland Härjedalen, our work is permeated by our core values: we create value for those we serve, act with drive, and strive to always be perceived as reliable. With us, you have the opportunity to work in an organization where these values shape daily life and where your work truly makes a difference.

As an employee, you have access to a wide range of benefits through our benefits portal. We care about your health and offer a wellness allowance or wellness hours. At Östersund Hospital, you can also train for free at the Zefyren gym and participate in leader-led sessions.

Selection and appointment may take place continuously during the advertising period, so we would appreciate it if you submit your application as soon as possible.

We have an established recruitment process and therefore kindly but firmly decline contact with advertising salespeople or other sellers of recruitment services.