What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Interpreter position at Golden State Interpreting Services?
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Spanish Interpreter to facilitate clear and accurate communication between Spanish-speaking clients and healthcare, social service, or child protective agencies. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpretation skills, cultural competence, and a thorough understanding of medical and social work terminology. This role is vital in ensuring effective communication, compliance with confidentiality standards, and the delivery of quality services across diverse settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time interpretation between Spanish-speaking clients and professionals in medical, social work, or child protective services contexts.
- Accurately translate documents, medical records, and other written materials as needed.
- Assist with documentation review to ensure clarity and completeness of client information.
- Support communication during hospital visits, social service appointments, and other client interactions.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Utilize American Sign Language if applicable to facilitate communication for clients with hearing impairments.
- Document interpretation sessions accurately for record-keeping purposes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure culturally sensitive service delivery.
Requirements
- Multilingual proficiency in Spanish and English; bilingual skills are essential.
- Demonstrated experience in interpretation within healthcare or social services settings preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA compliance, and documentation review processes.
- Familiarity with child protective services procedures and hospital environments is a plus.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and compassionately.
- Experience working with medical records and understanding of social work practices is advantageous.
- Certification or training in interpretation or translation is preferred but not mandatory.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity at all times.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Monterey, CA 93940
Salary : $25 - $40