Bilingual Aide Interpreter

Job Description

The Interpreter/Translator position requires exceptional reading and comprehension skills, excellent writing skills, and command of the English & Spanish language. The Interpreter is required to have knowledge of interpreting techniques, cultural and linguistic differences that impact effective communication, and the ability to translate documents, letters, therapeutic instructions, registration information, consents, etc. into the Target Language.

Specific job responsibilities

• Knowledgeable of organization personnel, nature of Cole Pediatric Therapy business and locations.
• Ability to provide accurate, high quality interpretation services under pressure.
• Ability to access reference material needed to carry out their interpretation duties.
• Skillful use of specialized terminology & ability to explain & communicate Therapeutic Procedures.
• Ability to translate material, either written or spoken, from one language to another.
• Ability to handle therapeutic documents, terminology.
• Efficiency and strong teamwork.
• Flexibility with working hours (including Saturdays/Sundays).
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout Houston.
• Command of the Speech, Occupational, & Physical therapy treatment terminology.
• Ability to maintain good inter-personal relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft program applications and strong clerical skills.
• Observes patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Team Player
• Accuracy, Dependability, Friendly, Outgoing, Polite, Multitask
• Micorsoft Office – Expert Level
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Flexible Hours; ability to work Saturdays and Sundays
• Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree preferred, and one year of interpreting, or any equivalent combination of related education, training and experience
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

Company

Cole Health is about bringing hope and changing lives here and around the world. Cole Health has been serving the Houston community for more than 10 years. We help our patients, employees and physician’s perform at their best. Through our Speech-Language, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Nursing programs adults and children improve their communication, enhance their mobility and become more independent.