Translator

Family & Children's Services Career Center • Tulsa, OK

2d

About The Position

The Translator provides written and oral translation services to clients of Family and Children Services across a variety of programs. The role provides real-time, in-person and virtual translation during client intake, therapy sessions, case management, and other clinical or administrative interactions. It also translates written materials, including consent forms, treatment plans, educational resources, and discharge instructions, while preserving their meaning, tone, and cultural context.

The Translator supports staff in understanding cultural nuances that may affect communication or treatment, maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational privacy standards, and supports crisis-intervention communications when needed under supervision. The role collaborates with clinical and administrative teams to improve language access services, remains available to schedule translation for appointments within the assigned location, and tracks services rendered.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. The description states that marijuana is included in the screening panel and that a medical marijuana license does not exempt an employee from testing or the consequences of a positive result under the organization’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, or the relevant target language, including grammar, syntax, idioms, and cultural nuances.
• Familiarity with translation methodologies and strategies for preserving meaning, tone, and context.
• Knowledge of cultural norms and practices relevant to Spanish-speaking countries.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in Spanish and English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to adapt to regional language variations and dialects.
• Valid driver license and satisfactory driving record to use an agency and/or personal automobile for travel to locations other than the primary office.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time, in-person and virtual translation during client intake, therapy sessions, case management, and other clinical or administrative interactions.
• Translate written materials such as consent forms, treatment plans, educational resources, and discharge instructions.
• Ensure translations maintain the original meaning, tone, and cultural context.
• Assist staff in understanding cultural nuances that may impact communication or treatment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and organizational privacy standards.
• Support crisis-intervention communications when needed, under supervision.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to improve language access services.
• Be available to schedule translation for appointments within the assigned location.
• Keep track of services rendered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED