Foreign Language Interpreter

Foreign Language Interpreter

The Johnston County Health Department Preventive Health Division has a full-time Foreign Language Interpreter position available.

Interpretation for the Preventive Health division and clinical setting; interpret accurately from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish written/verbal language as well as office support functions as assigned. These job duties may include reviewing translated documents for accuracy, creating documents electronically, taking phone messages and returning calls. This position requires working in a variety of clinical areas including pediatrics, obstetrics, adult care and infectious disease and may include home visits or community events/visits.

Ability to translate/interpret all verbal information and written materials in English and the foreign language. Basic knowledge of the ethics of interpreting. Ability to assess communication skill level of client and exercise judgment in determining services to be rendered. Ability to understand and interpret information in the various dialects of that language. Working knowledge of the program area. General knowledge of office processes and procedures.

Graduation from High School or GED and one year of related experience demonstrating a fluency in English and the foreign language(s) necessary to successfully perform assigned job duties; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position may close at any time.

You must document on the application that you worked as an interpreter under the work history. Please document the percentage of time that you worked as an interpreter under each position held.

Final candidates' subject to pre-employment background check (includes criminal and motor vehicle records).

If the position requires a degree, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire. A pre-employment reference check will be conducted. A background check may be required and may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry checks, pre-employment drug screening, SBI fingerprinting, and, if applicable, a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) check. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify you from employment, unless otherwise required by state law.

Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.