What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Interpreter position at Mecklenburg County?
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Pay Range: $20.00-$24.23/hour
This is a non- exempt (hourly) position
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
Position Summary
The clinical services interpreter provides interpreter and translation services for individuals seeking assistance from Mecklenburg County’s Health Department. As a cultural broker this position facilitates healthcare encounters that are accurate and culturally appropriate and coordinates related services as requested or needed.
Essential Functions
Interprets and translates initial requests, both on the phone and in person, for assistance, and provides communication for non-translating staff and the public.
Schedules appointments, answers questions, and coordinates additional services or requests.
Translates written materials and forms such as brochures, educational information, and directions and assists with forms completion when requested.
Accompanies staff on field/virtual visits which may include staff representing county departments in planning, administration, child protective services, medical providers, or workforce initiatives.
Gathers materials for clients which will assist them in meeting their objectives or in obtaining assistance.
Maintains information, data, or other materials on clients as necessary.
Coordinates and performs a variety of administrative duties to support the department and staff.
Some positions may be required to support enrollment and eligibility activities performed in the NC FAST system
May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster.
Mecklenburg County Health Department employees: Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal work locations, business hours and workdays may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, pandemics, severe weather situations (e.g. snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.
Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of two years of related experience and fluency in English and interpreting skills in Spanish.
Education
Associate's degree in a related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
Must be able to pass County’s certification exam
If assignment is in the Health department, must be able to successfully complete testing for medical interpreting in both Spanish and English
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of
Professional appearance, speech, and presentation skills
Modern office practices
Ethics and standards related to interpreting and translation services
Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Structure and content of the Spanish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Knowledge of client/patient privacy and confidentiality practices
Skills
Translating from Spanish to English and English to Spanish
Managing multiple tasks
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
Talking to others to convey information effectively
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Abilities
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
Customer Service: Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
Time Management and follow through: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations
Pay Range: $20.00-$24.23/hour
This is a non- exempt (hourly) position
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
Position Summary
The clinical services interpreter provides interpreter and translation services for individuals seeking assistance from Mecklenburg County’s Health Department. As a cultural broker this position facilitates healthcare encounters that are accurate and culturally appropriate and coordinates related services as requested or needed.
Essential Functions
Interprets and translates initial requests, both on the phone and in person, for assistance, and provides communication for non-translating staff and the public.
Schedules appointments, answers questions, and coordinates additional services or requests.
Translates written materials and forms such as brochures, educational information, and directions and assists with forms completion when requested.
Accompanies staff on field/virtual visits which may include staff representing county departments in planning, administration, child protective services, medical providers, or workforce initiatives.
Gathers materials for clients which will assist them in meeting their objectives or in obtaining assistance.
Maintains information, data, or other materials on clients as necessary.
Coordinates and performs a variety of administrative duties to support the department and staff.
Some positions may be required to support enrollment and eligibility activities performed in the NC FAST system
May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster.
Mecklenburg County Health Department employees: Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal work locations, business hours and workdays may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, pandemics, severe weather situations (e.g. snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.
Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of two years of related experience and fluency in English and interpreting skills in Spanish.
Education
Associate's degree in a related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
Must be able to pass County’s certification exam
If assignment is in the Health department, must be able to successfully complete testing for medical interpreting in both Spanish and English
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of
Professional appearance, speech, and presentation skills
Modern office practices
Ethics and standards related to interpreting and translation services
Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Structure and content of the Spanish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Knowledge of client/patient privacy and confidentiality practices
Skills
Translating from Spanish to English and English to Spanish
Managing multiple tasks
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
Talking to others to convey information effectively
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Abilities
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
Customer Service: Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
Time Management and follow through: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations
Salary : $20 - $24
