Interpreter​/Translator - Temporary

Overview

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Job Posting Title Interpreter/Translator - Temporary

Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization 340 District 4

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time Part time

Job Type Temporary

Compensation Up to $15.74 an hour based on education and experience.

Location District 4, Ottawa County Health Department

Work Schedule Monday-Friday

Primary Hours 8AM - 5PM

Position Description

• Interprets and translations for children and adult clients or staff to communicate subject matter, educational information, and/or personal information.
• Use knowledge of the agency, services, and client to successfully communicate.
• Interpreters work in person, via the telephone, via virtual or electronic methods.
• Translators focus on accuracy, text, and using technology, research, and reference materials with limited direction. Translates print and digital communication materials.
• Interprets and /or translates Spanish to English, English to Spanish.
• Interpreters focus on understanding and communication relying on their memory, experience, quick reflexes, non-verbal cues, including facial expressions and tone.
• Performs work at hearings, direct and indirect client or patient interaction, community events, agency settings, client’s homes, and other venues as needed.
• Coordinates and participates in appointments with staff, contractors, and clients.
• Accompany clients or is present at medical, legal, or business appointments, job interviews, counseling sessions and meetings to communicate services.
• The incumbent is responsible for assuring the timely and accurate completion of requests from throughout the agency.
• Serves as a cultural mediator and works to eliminate disparities through the development of partnerships in minority populations and community agencies.
• Aids and educates co-workers by teaching interpreter and/or translator techniques and knowledge.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

• One year Experience interpreting and/or translating English to Spanish;
  Spanish to English. Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish.

• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  required at this level include knowledge of interpreting and translating techniques; roles, ethics, and advocacy in health, social services, business and community settings, or other services provided by the State of Oklahoma;
  English, Spanish.
• Ability to listen, comprehend, read, write, and speak English, Spanish; apply grammar rules in order to properly interpret and/or translate; independently follow established protocols; encourage respondents to answer questions, probe and clarify if needed; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.
  
  Occasionally, in state overnight and weekend travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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