What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreign Language Interpreter position at Carteret County NC?
Location:
Suite A (Health)
Suite A (Health)
Address:
Morehead City, NC
Morehead City, NC
Company:
Carteret County Government
Carteret County Government
Requisition ID:
2024-249
2024-249
Job Type:
Full-Time
Full-Time
Posting Date:
12/20/2024
12/20/2024
Closing Date:
01/05/2025
01/05/2025
Foreign Language Interpreter – Health Department
The Job
Carteret County Government’s Health Department is seeking a Foreign Language Interpreter. Are you fluent in English & Spanish? Do you enjoy working in a busy health clinic setting? If you want to join the team, a Foreign Language Interpreter position may be the role for you!
The Location
Office location is at the Health Department in Morehead City, NC.
The Details
Hiring range $31,919.48 - $35,111.43
Medical office experience, a plus.
Posting expires 1/5/2025
Full-time with benefits including paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement and 401(k) plans; and, paid sick, vacation and holiday leave.
Apply online at https://carteretcountync.gov & click on the Employment link.
The Job Description
General Statement of Duties
Performs intermediate skilled human support work translating and interpreting for Spanish speaking clients.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class translates and interprets for Spanish speaking clients. Work includes translating and interpreting for clients through the WIC program. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Public Health Nursing Supervisor I and is evaluated by a review of records, reports, discussions, and by observation in terms of the overall accuracy of the work.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
Additional Job Duties
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Requirements
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from high school and moderate experience in Spanish interpretation and translation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Completion of Medical Translation training within 6 months of hire.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Performs intermediate skilled human support work translating and interpreting for Spanish speaking clients.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class translates and interprets for Spanish speaking clients. Work includes translating and interpreting for clients through the WIC program. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Public Health Nursing Supervisor I and is evaluated by a review of records, reports, discussions, and by observation in terms of the overall accuracy of the work.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Translates and interprets for Spanish speaking clients.
- Receives telephone calls from Spanish speaking clients to schedule appointments.
- Assists with checking clients in and out of the clinic; provides information to clients.
- Interprets for various educational sessions.
- Screens Spanish speaking clients to determine eligibility for services.
- Provides clinical outreach services via home visits.
- Enters a variety of data into the computer system.
Additional Job Duties
- Performs related duties as required.
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of County and department policies and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of required program manuals.
- Thorough knowledge in preparing reports and other types of correspondence.
- Thorough knowledge in the use of the equipment required for the position.
- Thorough knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and associated software (e.g. Crossroads, NC Tracks, NCIR, etc.).
- Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Ability to read and write fluently in English and Spanish.
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret difficult materials with complicated information with specialized vocabulary.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, clients, consultants, nurses, vendors, and the general public.
Physical Requirements
- Work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force to move objects.
- Work frequently requires sitting, walking, standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and repetitive motions, occasionally requires reaching with hands and arms, lifting, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Work has standard vision requirements.
- Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
- Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities.
- Work requires no exposure to environmental conditions.
- Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from high school and moderate experience in Spanish interpretation and translation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Completion of Medical Translation training within 6 months of hire.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Salary : $31,919 - $35,111
