Interpreter 1- Spanish

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Interpreter 1- Spanish

Salary

$48,115.96 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full Time Health Civil Service

Job Number

HEA07372

Department

Health

Division

Animal Control

Opening Date

08/26/2024

Closing Date

10/31/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

Do you seek variety in your day to day job duties? Are you a language professional that values working independently but still enjoys being part of a team? Are you flexible with working in more than one location? If so, we may have a great opportunity for you. The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) is seeking a Spanish Interpreter 1. The interpreter provides services for Limited English Proficient (LEP) customers, patients and all MPHD staff. These services include oral interpretation, assistance with appointment scheduling, and basic translation. Interpretation may be rendered over-the-phone (OPI), via video (VRI), on-site, or in the field. As an on-site interpreter, you may work a rotating schedule between 2 or more MPHD sites. You will also have opportunities to work with outreach workers in the community and with other MPHD personnel during planned events.

Typical Duties

• Interprets a variety of oral and written communications between LEP customers, patients and staff.

• Respects the triadic encounter (patient-provider-interpreter) and understands the parameters of their role in that encounter.

• Interprets interviews and other interactions.

• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to the cultural differences of customers to enhance participation and program effectiveness.

• Assists customers and patients in completing basic forms and other written communications.

• Refers customers, patients or staff to alternative interpretation sources when the subject is beyond the scope of the interpreter’s skill level.

• Participates in continuous study, training and individual or group mentoring sessions to enhance interpreter knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Participates in training to enhance and improve pronunciation, vocabulary, and syntax skills associated with a second language.

• Continually develops knowledge of medical and other related terminology.

• Participates in sharing and acquiring knowledge, skills, and abilities with other interpreters.

• Prepares reports and maintains records. Maintains a personal session count.

• Provides consistent and timely communication and follow up for all inquiries.

• Attends scheduled staff meetings and appropriate training.

• Receives routine medical and/or skill assessments.

• Work at various MPHD sites on a rotating schedule.

• Performs other duties specifically related to division/program assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Interpretation experience preferred. Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment assessment of language proficiency and interpreter/communicative skills administered by a professional interpretation service.

Completes and provides proof of 3 hours of interpreting training annually.

MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government’s employment-based immigration programs.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency of second language through a formal assessment process administered by a professional interpretation service.

• Ability to demonstrate interpretation and communicative skills with passing scores for all relevant languages through a formal assessment process administered by a professional interpretation service.

• Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.

• Knowledge of basic nutritional principles, personal hygiene, and general principles of good health.

• Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Knowledge of medical interpreter’s ethics and protocols.

• Ability to professionally and appropriately manage the triadic encounter.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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Are you a current Metro Public Health Employee ?

• Yes

• No

  02

  What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School or GED

• High School or GED

• Nursing Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Advanced Degree

  03

  How many years of professional interpreting experience do you have ?

• Less than a year

• 1-2 years

• More than 2 years

  04

  I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes

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Agency

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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