INTERPRETER (SPANISH)

RI Council 94; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Employee benefits

Job summary

Rhode Island Department of Human Services seeks a dedicated Interpreter (Spanish) to provide bilingual support across programs. You will interpret spoken and written Spanish, assist non-English speaking clients, and translate agency materials into clear English.

Work Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:00 pm (35 hours weekly). Requirements include a working knowledge of Spanish, ability to read and write, and experience in settings where Spanish is used.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of the Spanish language with reading, speaking and writing skills.
• Experience in interpreting or translating in a public service setting.
• Ability to assist non-English speakers and provide information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Interpret spoken Spanish to English and vice versa for diverse programs.
• Interpret documents written in Spanish for agency staff.
• Schedule appointments and translate during meetings.
• Assist clients with completing forms and applications.
• Provide outreach and translation of agency materials into Spanish.

Skills

Spanish language

Interpreting

Translation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

INTERPRETER (SPANISH)# State of Rhode Island External Career Site## INTERPRETER (SPANISH)Apply: Pawtucket: Statewide: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 21, 2026 (9 days left to apply): JR103874# **Department**Department of Human Services# **Division**Social/Human Services# **Salary**$49,837.00 - $54,317.00# **Job Profile**JC-02120201-19 - Interpreter (Spanish) (C94 L2882 OHHS DHS)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm35 Hours - StandardRestricted/Limited to the Leave of the Prior Incumbent# **Job Requisition Number**JR103874 INTERPRETER (SPANISH) (Open)# **Pay Grade**C00316 A# **Classification**Interpreter (Spanish)# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** To interpret the Spanish language in written and spoken form in order to provide a bilingual capacity for a variety of programs; to assist non-English speaking persons in understanding programs, procedures and questions; and to do related work as required.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Works under the supervision of a superior who makes assignments with specific and general instructions; work is reviewed for results obtained.**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** Generally none.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*** To interpret the Spanish language in spoken and written form to provide a bilingual capacity for a variety of programs.* To assist non-English speaking persons in understanding programs, procedures and questions.* To handle initial telephone and office contacts and to make the proper referrals and provide information at this time.* To assist staff personnel and clients in speaking Spanish and to communicate and understand any problems in both home and office interviews.* To assist clients in filling out various forms, requests and applications.* To interpret documents written in Spanish for agency personnel.* To schedule appointments for clients with agency personnel and to translate during such appointments.* To assist in the interpretation of agency programs to Spanish speaking groups or communities.* To assist in the written translation of agency policies and materials into the Spanish language.* To do related work as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:****KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:** A working knowledge of the Spanish language and the ability to read, speak and write Spanish; the ability to interpret and translate Spanish into the written and spoken forms of the English language; a familiarity with the culture and customs of Spanish groups and communities and the ability to relate to and understand the problems of non-English speaking persons and groups; the ability to establish effective working relationships with agency personnel and the public; and related capacities and abilities.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:****Education:** Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a senior high school; and**Experience:** Such as may have been gained through: working or living in a setting where the Spanish language was used.**Or,** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.# **Supplemental Information**The individual hired to fill this position is being hired into an E-Verify site which contains Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075. Although the individual may not have direct access to FTI, the individual is required to have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\\_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\\_Participation\\_Poster\\_ES.pdf# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.