Foreign Language Interpreter II

City of Santa Fe Springs; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Disability insurance

NC 401(k) Plan

Job summary

Pitt County Government seeks a Foreign Language Interpreter II to assist health department staff by translating and interpreting communications for Spanish-speaking clients in all client health-related areas.

The role requires fluency in English and the foreign language, knowledge of interpreting ethics, and the ability to assess client language needs and dialects while applying program regulations and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret/translate all verbal information and written materials in English and the foreign language.
• Significant knowledge of the ethics of interpreting.
• Ability to assess communication skill level of client and exercise judgment in determining services to be rendered.
• Ability to understand and interpret information in the various dialects of that language.
• Significant knowledge of the program area, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. assigned.

Responsibilities

• Interpret/translate all verbal information and written materials in English and the foreign language.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the ethics of interpreting.
• Assess client language needs and determine appropriate services.
• Understand and interpret dialect variations of the language.

Skills

Interpreting

Translation

Ethics knowledge

Communication assessment

Dialect knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Statement or Primary Purpose

The Foreign Language Interpreter II position is to assist other health department staff with their communication, written or verbal, to Spanish speaking clients in all areas related to the well-being of the client.

Duties And Responsibilities Or Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to interpret/translate all verbal information and written materials in English and the foreign language. Significant knowledge of the ethics of interpreting. Ability to assess communication skill level of client and exercise judgment in determining services to be rendered. Ability to understand and interpret information in the various dialects of that language. Significant knowledge of the program area, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. assigned.

Minimum Education And Experience

Graduation from high school or GED and one year of experience in interpreting and translating English and the required foreign language in a setting that requires a knowledge of the programs or services. Demonstrates fluency and skill necessary to meet the needs of the organization and client populations served; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pitt County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package to part-time and full-time employees who are eligible for benefits. Your benefits add value to your overall compensation program by offering you vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, accident, disability insurance plans, NC 401(k) Plan, and other benefits that work together to provide overall wellness and financial security for you and your family.