Part-Time Bilingual Interpreter

Children's Institute, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,897 - 39,482; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid PTO and 10 paid holidays

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Opportunity for growth and advancement

Job summary

Children's Institute, Inc. in Los Angeles is looking for a part-time Casual Bilingual Interpreter fluent in English and Spanish. The role involves facilitating communication by interpreting and translating verbal and written messages between the two languages.

Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong translation abilities, have excellent organizational skills, and be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of service populations. The position offers compensation of $23.88 to $28.66 per hour, along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate translation abilities by passing a bilingual test.
• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between English and Spanish speakers.
• Translates verbal and written communication.
• Supports the front office reception area as needed.

Skills

Translation abilities

Data entry skills

Organizational skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

## Casual Bilingual InterpreterApplylocations: Los Angelestime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101307Facilitates communication between parties who speak two different languages, English and Spanish. They will do this by interpreting, translating, and re-communicating both verbal and written messages from one language into another.# **DUTIES**## **SUMMARY**Facilitates communication between parties who speak two different languages, English and Spanish. They will do this by interpreting, translating, and re-communicating both verbal and written messages from one language into another.## **ESSENTIAL DUTIES***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Translates verbal and written communication, in a respectful sensitive manner, to facilitate provision of behavioral health and wellness services.## **ADDITIONAL DUTIES*** Sets up, and files health information documents under supervision; copies, sorts, faxes, collates, and retrieves documents.* Enters data into the computer ensuring accuracy and completeness; prepares and distributes routine reports.* Calls for repairs/maintenance of office equipment such as copier, fax, telephone, or computer.* Supports the front office reception area as needed. Acts as receptionist for department, greeting and directing visitors, answering and forwarding telephone calls, assisting in the general operations of facilities including maintenance, resolving operational issues, scheduling conference/training rooms, housekeeping, safety and security.* Other duties and special projects as assigned.## **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES*** This job has no supervisory responsibilities.# **QUALIFICATIONS**## **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*** Previous experience in translation abilities as preferred.* Previous experience working in the social service field preferred.* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.## **OTHER QUALIFICATIONS*** Required to demonstrate translation abilities by passing a bilingual test.* Data entry skills.* Ability to multi-task.* Extremely organized.* Ability to work toward a common goal.* Ability to be flexible in a changing environment.* Ability to establish and maintain routine files, records, and official documents.* Ability to handle confidential information.* Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.* Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.* Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.## **CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS*** Pass bilingual speaking test upon hire.## **COMPUTER SKILLS*** Must have intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.## **VISION REQUIREMENTS*** No special vision requirements.## **NOISE LEVEL*** Moderate noise## **REQUIRED TRAINING*** New Hire Orientation* AB-1343: Sexual Harassment Prevention training* Mandated Reporter* Timekeeping & Attendance**COMPENSATION:**$23.88 USD - $28.66 USDIn accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is included in this posting. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range to maintain internal inequity and allow opportunity for future salary growth. CII salaries are determined based on comprehensive internal and external market analysis, as well as the skills, education, and experience relevant to each position.**BENEFITS:*** Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year* Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents* 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees* Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year* Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program* Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)* Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance* Voluntary Supplemental Insurance* Opportunity for growth & advancement* Professional development & continued training* Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities**CONTINGENCIES:*** Influenza immunization or declination* COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations* Education verification* Reference check* Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services* Drug and alcohol screening* Tuberculosis screening