What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Interpreter position at South County Mental Health Center?
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TITLE OF POSITION: Interpreter
SUPERVISOR: Director of Operational Support and Training
Work Schedule
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
assignment
GENERAL RESPONSPIBILITIES: Provide language translation services to
consumers in the course of their treatment.
Essential Job Functions
1\. Demonstrate competent use of non-English language to facilitate
treatment and other services for consumer. May include but not limited
to; assistance with admission/financial process, treatment, discharge,
or communication with community partners that directly impacts consumer
care.
2\. Proficiency in medical terminology is required for translation, or
attend required trainings to gain proficiency.
3\. Communicates legibly and accurately both verbally and in writing,
within the agency and with external contacts.
4\. Demonstrates ability to remain calm and professional in times of
crisis while providing interpretive support to consumers and/or their
families.
5\. Maintain ethical standards regarding confidentiality of consumers
and not breeching that trust.
6\. Demonstrates understanding and culturally competent aspects of
treatment and communicates these between English speaking and
non-English speaking staff/consumers.
7\. Maintains strong working relationship with all Four County Mental
Health Center (FCMHC) staff.
8\. Responds to requests for interpreter services to standard.
Other Job Functions
Represents FCMHC in a professional manner while projecting a positive
and service-oriented attitude to community partners and co-workers.
Maintains good relationships with community partners and referral
sources.
Exhibits dependability and flexibility in working with the supervisors
and co-workers. Is able to adapt to changing needs as evidenced by
meeting established deadlines, following through on tasks, and meeting
established goals.
Adheres to ethical standards set by the Agency, profession and State.
Exhibit and promote decisions / behavior consistent with the Centers
established Vision, Mission, and Values.
Other duties as assigned.
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13666024
TITLE OF POSITION: Interpreter
SUPERVISOR: Director of Operational Support and Training
Work Schedule
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Be fluent in English and another language (i.e. Spanish, German, Sign
- Ability to relate well with people in person and on the phone
- Dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and compliance with agencys
assignment
GENERAL RESPONSPIBILITIES: Provide language translation services to
consumers in the course of their treatment.
Essential Job Functions
1\. Demonstrate competent use of non-English language to facilitate
treatment and other services for consumer. May include but not limited
to; assistance with admission/financial process, treatment, discharge,
or communication with community partners that directly impacts consumer
care.
2\. Proficiency in medical terminology is required for translation, or
attend required trainings to gain proficiency.
3\. Communicates legibly and accurately both verbally and in writing,
within the agency and with external contacts.
4\. Demonstrates ability to remain calm and professional in times of
crisis while providing interpretive support to consumers and/or their
families.
5\. Maintain ethical standards regarding confidentiality of consumers
and not breeching that trust.
6\. Demonstrates understanding and culturally competent aspects of
treatment and communicates these between English speaking and
non-English speaking staff/consumers.
7\. Maintains strong working relationship with all Four County Mental
Health Center (FCMHC) staff.
8\. Responds to requests for interpreter services to standard.
Other Job Functions
Represents FCMHC in a professional manner while projecting a positive
and service-oriented attitude to community partners and co-workers.
Maintains good relationships with community partners and referral
sources.
Exhibits dependability and flexibility in working with the supervisors
and co-workers. Is able to adapt to changing needs as evidenced by
meeting established deadlines, following through on tasks, and meeting
established goals.
Adheres to ethical standards set by the Agency, profession and State.
Exhibit and promote decisions / behavior consistent with the Centers
established Vision, Mission, and Values.
Other duties as assigned.