Interpreter

The Gaston Group, LLC; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaston County Public Health seeks an interpreter to support NHV staff with home visits, translate enrollment forms, and interpret for telehealth visits. The role requires fluency in English and Spanish and a valid driver's license.

The interpreter will also translate outreach materials, assist with client referrals, and participate in community events while upholding HIPAA and ethical standards. A commitment to health equity is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Demonstrated fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Valid license to operate a motor vehicle.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology in both English and Spanish is required.
• Knowledge and acceptance of diverse cultures is essential.

Responsibilities

• The interpreter will accompany the NHV staff on home visits to interpret program content, assist in collecting medical and data information as necessary, and interpret questions and answers.
• Make initial home visits with NHV staff as needed to interpret/translate for non-English speaking clients to discuss the program. If client is interested, interpreter will assist with the enrollment forms.
• Assist the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) administrative assistant in contacting non-English speaking client referrals to introduce the program and to schedule an appointment for a nurse-home visitor (NHV) to meet with the potential client.
• Interpret phone and text messages and respond as needed.
• Interpret/translate for NHV's during telehealth and/or virtual visits as noted above.
• May need to translate program and outreach materials.
• Perform other duties and responsibilites as assigned including but not limited to: community outreach, community events, and client events.
• Adhere to code of ethics and standards of practice, maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies.
• Implement strategies at achieving health equity, including but not limited to: attending trainings to better understand inequities, identifying and addressing barriers to health, engaging in internal or external efforts to eliminate health disparities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Gaston County Public Health is committed to protecting, promoting and preserving the health and well-being of all Gaston County residents.

Examples of Duties

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $18.56 to $22.04.

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• The interpreter will accompany the NHV staff on home visits to interpret program content, assist in collecting medical and data information as necessary, and interpret questions and answers.


• Make initial home visits with NHV staff as needed to interpret/translate for non-English speaking clients to discuss the program. If client is interested, interpreter will assist with the enrollment forms.


• Assist the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) administrative assistant in contacting non-English speaking client referrals to introduce the program and to schedule an appointment for a nurse-home visitor (NHV) to meet with the potential client.


• Interpret phone and text messages and respond as needed.


• Interpret/translate for NHV's during telehealth and/or virtual visits as noted above.


• May need to translate program and outreach materials.


• Perform other duties and responsibilites as assigned including but not limited to: community outreach, community events, and client events.


• Adhere to code of ethics and standards of practice, maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies.


• Implement strategies at achieving health equity, including but not limited to: attending trainings to better understand inequities, identifying and addressing barriers to health, engaging in internal or external efforts to eliminate health disparities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.


• Demonstrated fluency in English and Spanish required.


• Valid license to operate a motor vehicle.


• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology in both English and Spanish is required.


• Knowledge and acceptance of diverse cultures is essential.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a Language Proficiency Test, which will be administered at the time of hire.

Additional Information

The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.