Spanish Interpreter/Translator I - Temporary

Job Description:

Spanish Interpreter/Translator I - Temporary

Description

Job Posting Title
Spanish Interpreter/Translator I - Temporary

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 SoonerStart Early Intervention

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
May 06, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Part time

Job Type
Temporary

Compensation
Up to $21.63 an hour based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Location: SoonerStart Early Intervention - 5100 E. Skelly Dr. Suite 450, Tulsa, OK 75135

Salary: up to $21.63 an hour based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Part time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8AM -5PM

Position Description:

• Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing interpreter work required for the spoken word and/or translator work for the written word in a state institution, school, or agency. Services are provided to remove communication barriers and facilitate effective two-way understanding of information.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Interprets and translations for children and adult clients or staff to communicate subject matter, educational information, and/or personal information.
• Use knowledge of the agency, services, and client to successfully communicate.
• Interpreters work in person, via the telephone, via virtual or electronic methods.
• Translators focus on accuracy, text, and using technology, research, and reference materials with limited direction. Translates print and digital communication materials.
• Interprets and /or translates Spanish to English, English to Spanish, Vietnamese to English, English to Vietnamese, and other languages as needed.
• Interpreters focus on understanding and communication relying on their memory, experience, quick reflexes, non-verbal cues, including facial expressions and tone.
• Performs work at hearings, direct and indirect client or patient interaction, community events, agency settings, client’s homes, and other venues as needed.
• Coordinates and participates in appointments with staff, contractors, and clients.
• Accompany clients or is present at medical, legal, or business appointments, job interviews, counseling sessions and meetings to communicate services.
• The incumbent is responsible for assuring the timely and accurate completion of requests from throughout the agency.
• Serves as a cultural mediator and works to eliminate disparities through the development of partnerships in minority populations and community agencies.
• Aids and educates co-workers by teaching interpreter and/or translator techniques and knowledge.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year Experience interpreting and/or translating English to Spanish, Spanish to English, Spanish to English. Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of interpreting and translating techniques; roles, ethics, and advocacy in health, social services, business and community settings, or other services provided by the State of Oklahoma; English, Spanish, Vietnamese, or other languages.
• Skills required in public speaking, non-verbal cues, advocating for clients, role-playing, and ethical decision making; cultural competency skills to incorporate strategies for interacting with people from diverse backgrounds; computers, software, Skype, Teams, and telephone conferencing.
• Ability to listen, comprehend, read, write, and speak English, Spanish, Vietnamese or other languages; apply grammar rules in order to properly interpret and/or translate; independently follow established protocols; encourage respondents to answer questions, probe and clarify if needed; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Occasionally, in state overnight and weekend travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .