Spanish Interpreter Temp

Larimer County; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Larimer County Department of Human Services is seeking a Part-Time Temp Spanish interpreter to support operations and organizational development. The role involves interpreting sensitive family situations, translating documents, and assisting staff and clients with communication.

The position requires bilingual Spanish skills, at least two years of translation experience, a high school diploma or GED, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interpret in sensitive family scenarios and meetings at varied locations.
• Provide accurate translations of Human Services documents or communications.
• Convey tone, purpose, and emotions from English to Spanish; assist with written and oral communication.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Verbal translation

Written translation

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Google

Zoom

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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)

Qualifications

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 .

Supplemental Information

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.