Bilingual Spanish Interpreter for Public Services

State of careers Rhode Island; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

State of Rhode Island is seeking an Interpreter (Spanish) to provide bilingual interpretation and translation across a range of agency programs. The position supports non-English speaking clients by interpreting spoken and written Spanish into English and vice versa, aiding understanding of procedures and questions.

The role requires a working knowledge of Spanish, cultural familiarity, and the ability to relate to diverse communities.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of the Spanish language and the ability to read, speak and write Spanish.
• The ability to interpret and translate Spanish into the written and spoken forms of English.
• Familiarity with the culture and customs of Spanish groups and communities.
• The ability to relate to and understand the problems of non-English speaking persons and groups.

Responsibilities

• To interpret the Spanish language in spoken and written form to provide a bilingual capacity for a variety of programs.
• To assist non-English speaking persons in understanding programs, procedures and questions.
• To handle initial telephone and office contacts and to make the proper referrals and provide information at this time.
• To assist staff personnel and clients in speaking Spanish and to communicate and understand any problems in both home and office interviews.
• To assist clients in filling out various forms, requests and applications.
• To interpret documents written in Spanish for agency personnel.
• To schedule appointments for clients with agency personnel and to translate during such appointments.
• To assist in the interpretation of agency programs to Spanish speaking groups or communities.
• To assist in the written translation of agency policies and materials into the Spanish language.

Skills

Spanish language

Interpretation

Translation

Cultural awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

State of Rhode Island is seeking an Interpreter (Spanish) to provide bilingual interpretation and translation across a range of agency programs. The position supports non-English speaking clients by interpreting spoken and written Spanish into English and vice versa, aiding understanding of procedures and questions.

The role requires a working knowledge of Spanish, cultural familiarity, and the ability to relate to diverse communities.