Interpreter/Translator- Ellaville Farmworkers Program

Description
JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for listening to, understanding, and translating spoken or written statements from one language to another. Reproduce statements in another language for unique listening or reading audience.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1 - 2 years Knowledge of developmental norms, language acquisition, and early intervention. (Preferred)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• Not Applicable - No Certification and Licensure Requirements Required or Preferred

GENERAL SKILLS

• Grammar / Spelling
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• Organizational Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Customer Relations
• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
• Interpersonal Skills
• Spanish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
• Have good - manual dexterity

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Standing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)