Part Time Foreign Language Interpreter

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Position requires approximately 19 hours of work per workweek. Duties And Responsibilities To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the following: Interprets for Spanish/Hmong-speaking patients and the Health Department's medical providers and staff by translating conversations, forms, test results, evaluations, and other documents from English to Spanish/Hmong and Spanish/Hmong to EnglishProvides relevant information to Spanish/Hmong-speaking patients such as providing directions for appointmentsProvides Spanish/Hmong interpretation and language-access support during community outreach events, health education activities, mobile clinics, and other off-site services, including assisting participants with navigating available programs and resourcesCalls and assists patients in scheduling appointments, planning visits, and arranging transportationPerforms other duties as required or assigned Required Education And Experience High School Diploma or GEDAt least one (1) to three (3) years of experience in interpreting and translating English and the required foreign language in a setting requiring knowledge of programs or services necessary to develop the knowledge and skill to work in this position Physical Requirements, Working Conditions, And Occupational Exposures Standard vision requirements, with or without corrective lensesOccasionally lifts up to ten (10) poundsOccasionally spends time sitting and engaging in repetitive motionsRoutinely spends time reaching with hands and armsFrequently spends time standing, walking, speaking or hearing, and using hands and fingers to handle, feel, type, or textMust be able to express and exchange ideas through verbal communicationsMust be able to prepare and analyze written or computer dataMust be able to observe general surroundings and activitiesSubjected to some mental effort and stressOccasional exposure to some disagreeable elements (i.e., dust, heat, fumes, cold, or noise)Individuals are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, breathing apparatuses, and bloodborne pathogens Required Skills/Abilities Proficient in spoken and written English and Spanish/HmongAbility to convey detailed instructions loudly, accurately, and/or quicklyAbility to receive detailed instructions or information through verbal communicationAbility to recognize information at normal and spoken word levelsAbility to operate and use systems, technologies, motor vehicles, and machines required to perform duties of this position Ability to select, evaluate, interpret, and apply data from several sources, such as guidelines, policies, and proceduresExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Application Process: Burke County paper applications can be obtained at the Human Resources office, located at 200 Avery Ave. Morganton, NC, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; online applications are available at: www.burkenc.org. Completed applications should provide a complete work history, including a detailed and thorough list of job duties. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or genetic information in employment or the provision of services. Job Details Category Health Status Open Salary Hiring Range: $21.54 -$25.86 per hour Posted August 4, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled Tools Download ApplicationApply Online