Spanish Interpreter​/Translator

Position Summary

Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Spanish Interpreter / Translator at Davidson County Downtown Detention Center in Nashville, TN. We are seeking a skilled Spanish translator to join our team at Sussex Correctional Institution, where you will provide critical language support by facilitating effective communication between Spanish-speaking individuals and staff. Your work will ensure accurate and confidential interpretation of verbal and written communication in a correctional environment, complying with all facility policies and security protocols.

• 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.

• 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 accurately reproduce spoken words 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.

Full-Time