Spanish Interpreter / Translator

VitalCore Health Strategies; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A health services organization is seeking a skilled Spanish Interpreter/Translator to provide language support at Sussex Correctional Institution. In this role, you'll facilitate effective communication between Spanish-speaking individuals and staff, ensuring accurate interpretation of both verbal and written communications. Ideal candidates will possess excellent language skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work under pressure. This position is PRN, offering flexibility.

Qualifications

• Fluent in American Sign Language.
• Superior verbal and written communication in English and Spanish.
• Excellent listening skills and auditory recall.
• Ability to understand culturally sensitive situations.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time verbal and written translation between English and Spanish.
• Translate documents and written communications as needed.
• Assist during interviews, orientations, and medical evaluations.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in interpretation.
• Support clear communication to ensure compliance and understanding.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth communication flow.

Skills

Fluent in American Sign Language

Verbal and written communication in English and Spanish

Listening skills and auditory recall

Understanding of cultural sensitivities

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

SPANISH INTERPRETER / TRANSLATOR

We are seeking a skilled Spanish Translator to join our team at Sussex Correctional Institution! In this role, you will provide critical language support by facilitating effective communication between Spanish-speaking individuals and staff. Your work will facilitate accurate and confidential interpretation of verbal and written communication in a correctional environment, ensuring compliance with all facility policies and security protocols.

SPANISH INTERPRETER / TRANSLATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide real-time verbal and written translation between English and Spanish for staff and residents.
• Translate documents, forms, and written communications as needed.
• Assist during interviews, orientations, medical evaluations, and mental health sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when interpreting sensitive or legal information.
• Support clear communication to promote safety, compliance, and understanding within the facility.
• Collaborate with medical, administrative, and security staff to ensure smooth communication flow.

SPANISH INTERPRETER / TRANSLATOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

• Must be fluent in and have a thorough understanding of American Sign Language.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Excellent listening skills and auditory recall to remember spoken words and to accurately reproduce them in Spanish.
• Ability to appropriately understand and respond to culturally sensitive situations, perspectives, and phrases.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in intense situations.

SCHEDULE

• PRN