Part-Time Bilingual Interpreter

About the role

Facilitates communication between parties who speak two different languages, English and Spanish. They will do this by interpreting, translating, and re-communicating both verbal and written messages from one language into another.

Responsibilities

• Translates verbal and written communication, in a respectful sensitive manner, to facilitate provision of behavioral health and wellness services.
• Sets up, and files health information documents under supervision; copies, sorts, faxes, collates, and retrieves documents.
• Enters data into the computer ensuring accuracy and completeness; prepares and distributes routine reports.
• Calls for repairs/maintenance of office equipment such as copier, fax, telephone, or computer.
• Supports the front office reception area as needed.
• Acts as receptionist for department, greeting and directing visitors, answering and forwarding telephone calls, assisting in the general operations of facilities including maintenance, resolving operational issues, scheduling conference/training rooms, housekeeping, safety and security.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in translation abilities as preferred.
• Previous experience working in the social service field preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Data entry skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Extremely organized.
• Ability to work toward a common goal.
• Ability to be flexible in a changing environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain routine files, records, and official documents.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
• Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Pass bilingual speaking test upon hire.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays.
• CII is closed between Christmas and New Year.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents.
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees.
• Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance.
• Opportunity for growth & advancement.
• Professional development & continued training.
• Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities.

Contingencies

• Influenza immunization or declination.
• CID, MMR and Tdap immunizations.
• Education verification.
• Reference check.
• Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services.
• Drug and alcohol screening.
• Tuberculosis screening.