Interpreter

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking an Interpreter to join the Interpreting Services team. The role facilitates communication between patients and service providers, in person or by telephone, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

You will render interpreter services, translate agency documents when needed, and maintain impartiality while adapting to changing work assignments. Two years of experience and bilingual English/Spanish ability are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years’ experience in interpretive services, required.
• Must pass the agency’s language certification exam.
• Valid Texas driver’s license, required.
• Current Automobile insurance, required.
• Ability to speak, read and understand English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating oral communication between staff and consumers accurately and thoroughly.
• Maintain confidentiality of information conveyed in interpreting duties.
• Maintain impartiality while assisting with interpreting communication between patient and service providers.
• Render interpreter services in a respectful manner.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct in all job duties.
• Assist in translating agency documentation from English to the requested language.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpreting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Brief Description

Brief Description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

(“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for an Interpreter to join the Interpreting Services team. Facilitates communication between patients and service providers by interpreting the message spoken by each party into a second language. Assignments may involve multiple encounters with patients and providers. Facilitation may occur either in person or by telephone.

Your Role In Action

• Assists in facilitating oral communication between staff and consumers in an accurate and thorough manner.
• Recognizes and honors the confidential nature of information conveyed in the performance of interpreting duties.
• Maintains impartiality while assisting with interpreting communication between the patient and service providers.
• Renders interpreter services in a respectful manner
• Demonstrates ethical and professional conduct in all job duties performed and in the work environment.
• Performs related work as assigned and adapts to changing work requirements.
• Assists in translating agency documentation from English to requested language.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

What qualifications you will need

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required.

Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience in interpretive services, required.

Other Key Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license, required.
• Current Automobile insurance, required.
• Must pass the agency’s language certification exam.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to speak, read and understand the English and Spanish language at a level that permits the individual to interact effectively with the patient and service provider.

About Us

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million. As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation. By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

What Else You Should Know

• This posting is associated with position #94517.

What We Have To Offer

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks. Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being. Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.