(HEALTH) Foreign Language Interpreter II

Sampson County; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sampson County Health Department is seeking a full-time interpreter for the WIC Program. The role ensures that services, communications, and documentation are accessible and culturally appropriate for families we serve.

You will interpret in appointments, assist with eligibility interviews, issue eWIC cards, and enter data into electronic health records. The position may support other Health Department areas and coordinate with state/vendor contacts when needed.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and target language; strong oral and written communication.
• Experience performing interpretation in a health or public services setting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret during appointments to ensure accessibility and cultural appropriateness.
• Conduct interviews to determine program eligibility and gather required information.
• Issue eWIC cards and enter data into electronic health records.
• Support vendor monitoring and coordination with state/vendor contacts as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Target Language

Interpreting/Translation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GRADE

65

SALARY

Begins at $39,648/year with full benefits package.

Join Our Team! Interpreter Position Available at Sampson County Health Department (WIC Department). Are you a motivated, bilingual professional passionate about helping others? The Sampson County Health Department is looking for a dedicated and fluent interpreter to join our WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program team.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an interpreter in our WIC department, you will play a vital role in ensuring that all services, communications, and documentation are accessible and culturally appropriate for the families we serve. Your work will help clients receive the essential food benefits they need for proper nutrition and overall well-being. This position will assist clients through accurate interpretation during appointments; conducting interviews and gathering information to determine program eligibility; issuing eWIC cards and entering data into electronic health records; supporting the team in delivering respectful, clear, and inclusive services. This position will be required to interpret in other areas of the Health Department as needed. This position will also serve as the Vendor Coordinator and will consult with our State Vendor Consultant when necessary. This position will conduct vendor monitoring at our local approved vendor stores, maintain vendor files/applications, and will facilitate annual vendor training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

We're seeking a professional with strong oral and written communication skills in both English and the target language, knowledge of ethical standards and practices in interpretation, good judgment and organizational skills and a passion for public health and community service.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience in interpreting and translating English in a setting that requires knowledge of programs and services. Demonstrate interpreting fluency. Demonstrate accurate translation skills. Knowledge, skills and abilities requirements are reading and ability to perform basic calculations, filing, alphabetically and chronologically, communication skills, typing, data entry, organization skills, confidentiality.

N.C. State application form (PD-107) required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

SAMPSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Sampson County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.