Translator; English​/Spanish

Location: Ochopee, FL
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Pay Range: $20/hr. (est. 60/hrs. per week)
Travel Requirement: Yes
Teleworking: No

IMPORTANT NOTE:
All personnel will be required to live on-site, and meals and housing will be provided

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and fluent Translator (English/Spanish) to join our team at a custodial center. In this role, you'll be essential in bridging language gaps and ensuring clear, accurate communication between staff and residents.

Responsibilities:

• Provide verbal translation services for staff during interviews, medical appointments, and counseling sessions with residents.
• Translate written documents, including forms, notices, and procedural information, from English into Spanish and vice versa.
• Facilitate effective communication in a variety of settings, from individual conversations to group meetings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality in all translation and interpretation tasks.
• Adhere to all facility rules, regulations, and safety protocols while working within the resident population.
• Report any communication barriers or concerns to a supervisor.
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed to support clear communication.

Qualifications:

• Must have experience as a Translator or in a similar role requiring advanced translation and interpretation skills between English and Spanish.
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Clean criminal record and ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
• Ability to pass a medical assessment and drug screening.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment:

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Requirements:

Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach during shifts. Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.

Garda World Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.