INTERPRETER (SPANISH)

State of careers Rhode Island•Pawtucket, RI

8h•$49,837 - $54,317

About The Position

The Interpreter (Spanish) provides written and spoken Spanish interpretation and translation to support a variety of Department of Human Services programs. The role helps non-English-speaking individuals understand programs, procedures, and questions, and assists staff and clients in communicating during home and office interviews. The position also handles initial telephone and office contacts, provides information and referrals, assists clients with forms and applications, schedules appointments, and interprets during appointments. Additional duties include translating Spanish-language documents for agency personnel, helping explain agency programs to Spanish-speaking groups and communities, and assisting with written translations of agency policies and materials. The position works under the supervision of a superior who provides specific and general instructions and reviews work for results; it generally has no supervisory responsibilities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for 35 hours per week. The position is restricted or limited to the leave of the prior incumbent. The successful applicant must have employment eligibility validated through E-Verify because the hiring site contains Federal tax information, although the position may not have direct access to it.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Spanish and ability to read, speak, and write Spanish.
Ability to interpret and translate Spanish into written and spoken English.
Familiarity with the culture and customs of Spanish-speaking groups and communities.
Ability to relate to and understand the problems of non-English-speaking persons and groups.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with agency personnel and the public.
High school graduation, or substantially equivalent education and experience.
Experience working or living in a setting where Spanish was used, or substantially equivalent education and experience.
Employment eligibility must be validated through E-Verify.

Responsibilities

Interpret Spanish in spoken and written form to provide bilingual support for a variety of programs.
Assist non-English-speaking persons in understanding programs, procedures, and questions.
Handle initial telephone and office contacts, provide information, and make appropriate referrals.
Assist agency personnel and clients in communicating in Spanish and understanding problems during home and office interviews.
Help clients complete forms, requests, and applications.
Interpret Spanish-language documents for agency personnel.
Schedule client appointments with agency personnel and translate during appointments.
Assist in explaining agency programs to Spanish-speaking groups or communities.
Assist with written translation of agency policies and materials into Spanish.
Perform related work as required.