Spanish Interpreter I

Job Posting Title
Spanish Interpreter I
Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization
340 Tulsa County Early Intervention
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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
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Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Job Description
Location: Tulsa County Early Intervention
Salary: $45,000
Full Time /Part Time: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 were are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! What is Public Health?
Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Position Description:
This position will provide English/Spanish interpreter and translation services to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) clients within Early Intervention.
Duties:

• Assists SoonerStart families and early intervention teams by providing interpreting for appointments in the child's natural environment (home, childcare etc.), evaluations, phone calls, and emails etc. Or any space SoonerStart families may need interpreting regarding Early Intervention services.
• Travel to the child's natural environment to deliver interpretation services.
• Keep an up-to-date calendar for scheduling appointments with Service Providers and Service Coordinators.
• Uses culturally appropriate and family-centered behavior and language when communicating. Serves as the cultural mediator.
• Translates written information and mails out contact letters and inactivate letters for Service Coordinators in the native language for families who speak Spanish. Uses verbal, virtual, phone, e-mail, text, and fax to communicate with others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of work experience as an interpreter with the ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in the client's natural environment (home, childcare etc.). While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires travel and daily use of a computer and phone.
Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor's discretion.
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.

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 State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.