Interpreter 1 – Spanish Jobs

The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) is looking for a Spanish Interpreter. The Interpreter provides services for Limited English Proficient (LEP) customers, patients and all MPHD staff. These services include interpreting onsite in the clinic or field, via video (VRI), or over-the-phone (OPI).

This Interpreter position will rotate between the Woodbine, South Nutrition, Lentz, and East Public Health Clinics as needed.

• Participates in continuous study, training and individual or group mentoring sessions to enhance interpreter knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to the cultural differences of customers to enhance participation and program effectiveness.
• Respects the triadic encounter (patient-provider-interpreter) and understands the parameters of their role in that encounter.
• Interprets interviews and other interactions.
• Willing and able to work at all MPHD sites on a rotating schedule.
• Continually develops knowledge of medical and other related terminology.
• Performs other duties specifically related to division/program assignment
• Interprets a variety of oral and written communications between LEP customers, patients, and staff.

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment assessment of interpretation skills administered by a professional interpretation service.
• High school diploma or GED.

Interpreting experience .

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.