Translator

Family & Children's Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Family & Children's Services in Tulsa is seeking a dedicated translator to support clients across intake, therapy, and administrative interactions, delivering accurate oral and written translations.

The role requires strong bilingual skills, confidentiality, and the ability to collaborate with clinical staff to ensure culturally appropriate communication and language access.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time translation during client intake, therapy sessions, case management, and administrative interactions.
• Translate written materials such as consent forms, treatment plans, educational resources, and discharge instructions.
• Ensure translations preserve meaning, tone, and cultural context.
• Assist staff in understanding cultural nuances affecting communication or treatment.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and privacy standards.
• Be available for scheduling translation for all appointments within your location.
• Keeps track of all services rendered.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Translation techniques

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Independent and collaborative work

Adapt to language variations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Translator provides translation services for clients of Family and Children Services in a variety of programs in both written and oral capacity.

Position Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide real-time, in-person and virtual translation during client intake, therapy sessions, case management, and other clinical or administrative interactions.
• Translate written materials such as consent forms, treatment plans, educational resources, and discharge instructions.
• Ensure that all translations maintain the original meaning, tone, and cultural context.
• Assist staff in understanding cultural nuances that may impact communication or treatment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and organizational privacy standards.
• Support crisis intervention communications when needed, under supervision.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to improve language access services
• Be available for scheduling for translation for all appointments within your location.
• Keeps track of all services rendered.

Qualifications

education:

• Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent

Experience

N/A

Performance Competencies

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Engagement
• Initiative and Accountability
• Interpersonal
• Learning
• Organizational Alignment
• Quality of Work

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Bilingual Proficiency: Deep understanding of both Spanish and English (or other target language), including grammar, syntax, idioms, and cultural nuances.
• Translation Techniques: Familiarity with translation methodologies and strategies for preserving meaning, tone, and context.
• Cultural Competence: Knowledge of cultural norms and practices relevant to Spanish-speaking countries.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Ability to clearly express ideas in both Spanish and English with high accuracy.
• Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Work Independently and Collaboratively: Ability to function autonomously and as part of a translation or editorial team.
• Adapt to Language Variations: Capability to handle regional dialects and variations of Spanish (e.g., Latin American, European Spanish).

Certifications/Licenses

• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record to use agency and/or personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.

Other Information

SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:

This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.