Bilingual Aide Interpreter Job Houston area,Texas USA,Language/Bilingual

Requirement: Bilingual English/Spanish

Schedule: Mondays/Wednesdays 8:30am-4pm and Tuesdays/Thursdays 8am-7pm (33 hours)

Pay Rate: $15-$17/hr depending on experience

Location: 13201 Northwest Freeway, Suite 100, Houston, TX 7040

Job Description: Bilingual Aide/Interpreter (this position will mostly consist of interpreting for treatment sessions and evaluations)

The Interpreter/Translator position requires exceptional reading and comprehension skills, excellent writing skills, and command of the English & Spanish language. The Interpreter is required to have knowledge of interpreting techniques, cultural and linguistic differences that impact effective communication, and the ability to translate documents, letters, therapeutic instructions, registration information, consents, etc. into the Target Language. Specific job responsibilities may vary from time to time.

Interpreting/Translation can occur in a facility or an approved home care setting. This position reports to the designated manager on site.

Operational Responsibilities

Knowledgeable of organization personnel, nature of Cole Pediatric Therapy business and locations.

Ability to provide accurate, high quality interpretation services under pressure.

Ability to access reference material needed to carry out their interpretation duties.

Skillful use of specialized terminology and ability to explain & communicate therapeutic procedures.

Ability to translate material, either written or spoken, from one language to another.

Ability to handle therapeutic documents, terminology.

Efficiency and strong team spirit.

Flexibility with working hours (including Saturdays/Sundays).

Ability to travel to various locations throughout Houston.

Command of the Speech, Occupational, & Physical therapy treatment terminology.

Ability to maintain good inter‑personal relationships.

Proficient in Microsoft program applications and strong clerical skills.

Observes patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines.

Other Responsibilities That May Be Assigned

Serve as administrative back up when necessary.

Carry out any other projects assigned by their supervisor.

Qualifications

Team Player
Accuracy, Dependability, Friendly, Outgoing, Polite, Multitask
Microsoft Office – Expert Level
High School Diploma or equivalent
Flexible Hours; ability to work Saturdays and Sundays
Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree preferred, and one year of interpreting, or any equivalent combination of related education, training and experience

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

The Company

Cole Health is about bringing hope and changing lives here and around the world. Cole Health has been serving the Houston community for more than 10 years. We help our patients, employees and physicians perform at their best. Through our Speech-Language, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Nursing programs adults and children improve their communication, enhance their mobility and become more independent.

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