Spanish Interpreter Temp

Larimer County; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Larimer County Department of Human Services seeks a Part-Time Temp Spanish interpreter to support multiple teams serving families in the community. The role requires accurate interpretation and translation of sensitive information, with in-person work across various locations and occasional remote meetings from home.

Hours range roughly 4–30 per week and long-term engagement depends on business needs. Ideal candidates are bilingual, have 2 years of translation experience, hold a High School

Qualifications

• Two years of professional translation experience (verbal or written).
• Ability to interpret sensitive situations clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Listen and interpret complex, sensitive family discussions.
• Provide accurate translations of documents and communications.
• Convey tone, intent, and spirit from English to Spanish.
• Support staff and clients with written and oral communication as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Google/Zoom proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Google

Zoom

Job description

At Larimer County Department of Human Services, we strive to be responsive and provide timely resources in partnership with our community so individuals and families are healthy, supported, and safe. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic staff member to join our Operations and Organizational Development Division as a Part-Time Temp Spanish interpreter.

The interpreter will provide Spanish interpretation and translation services for various Human Services teams working with clients in the community.

This position will require in-person work in various locations, including Larimer County Human Services office buildings, community partner locations, and/or clients' homes.There may also be virtual (Zoom) meetings done remotely from the interpreter's home. You will be required to have adequate internet access and space for remote work. Larimer County Human Services provides an equipment package (laptop, monitors, keyboard, and mouse) to ensure employees are prepared for at-home work.

Average weekly hours are not guaranteed and could range from 4-30 hours per week, not to exceed 30 hours per week. This position is expected to be long-term but will depend on business needs.

You must submit three professional references with valid contact information as part of this application.

What you'll be doing:

• Listening and interpreting complicated and sensitive situations with families involved in the Department of Human Services. This could include family meetings to talk about safety plans or custody arrangements, meetings with families at their homes, a Human Services location, or a community partner location to discuss a report that was given to Human Services and is being investigated, and/or discussions about benefits the family or individual may qualify for.
• Providing accurate translations of Human Services documents or communications.
• Conveying the speaker's thoughts, purpose, spirit, emotions, and tone from English to Spanish.
• Assisting Human Services staff and clients with written and oral communication as needed.

To view the full job description, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/search.

What we're looking for:

• Proficient in Google and Zoom.
• Bilingual (Spanish) communication skills.
• Communication skills and the ability to ask follow-up questions and provide detail when needed.
• Ability to provide professional customer service to clients and staff.
• Open work availability that may include working between the hours of 7 am - 8 pm Monday through Sunday, including holidays.
• Strong ethics and confidentiality standards.
• Ability to work virtually or in person (at a client's home in the community, community partner organization, or a Human Services location)

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Two years of experience with verbal or sign language translation in a professional/business setting is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Possess reliable transportation to be able to work in any County facility as needed and required.

Benefits

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available. To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All new employees and rehires must submit fingerprints for a CBI criminal background check (c.r.s. 26-6-104). All staff working in the Adult Protection Unit or Office on Aging must submit information for a Colorado Adult Protective Services data system check (c.r.s. 26-3-1-111).

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.