Interpreter/Translator - Temporary

State of Oklahoma

14d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide English/Spanish interpreter and translation services to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) clients within Oklahoma State Department of Health District 4 with LEP clients. The position will interpret only for programmatic responsibilities within OSDH and county health department staff members.

Requirements

• Experience interpreting and/or translating English to Spanish, Spanish to English, English to Vietnamese, Vietnamese to English, or other languages to and from English.
• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of interpreter’s role, ethics, skills, advocacy allowed in health settings, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, human organ systems in both English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of English and Spanish grammatical rules.
• Skills in interpreting, advocating for patients, role-playing, ethical decision making and applying medical terminology.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply English and Spanish language and grammar rule to properly translate and interpret.
• Knowledge of cultural competency skills to incorporate strategies for interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support OSDH in Title VI mandated requirements to provide Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients/patients/customers access to public health resources.
• Facilitates access to services for LEP clients through the utilization of medical terminology to translate documents, correspondence, forms, questionnaires (both written and verbal), pamphlets and other materials from English to Spanish or vice-versa.
• Interpret for clients/staff to communicate public health information and/or personal medical/health information.
• Interprets either in person or via the telephone.
• Be a resource for LEP clients by recognizing indications of problems, gathering information, analyzing situations, reaching conclusions, working with others, and initiating appropriate action.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees