Foreign Language Interpreter

Job Opportunities Menu Job Opportunities Sign In Saving... Account could not be created. Please fix the errors to continue. Sign In All fields are required Create an account Username or Email Password Sign In Forgot username | Reset password Sign in with Google Sign in with Google. Opens in new tab Facebook Don't have an account? Create one . Already have an account? Sign In . User profile dropdown menu for Username Applications Inbox Profile Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Applications Inbox Profile Go to Background Investigation Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Welcome! Thanks for creating an account. Job Opportunities powered by NEOGOV ® Foreign Language Interpreter Print Apply  Foreign Language Interpreter Salary $40,934.40 - $53,206.40 Annually Location Jacksonville, NC Job Type Full-Time Job Number Spring 2026 Department Health Department Opening Date 04/02/2026 Closing Date 4/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Questions Job Description Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work providing interpretation and translation services for non-English-speaking clients at the Health Department and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Director of Clinical Services. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Position Responsibilities Essential Functions:

Provide language interpreting services and translation of information to Spanish-speaking clients both verbally and in written form; serve as a conduit for communications between the agency and the client; accompany staff on home visits as needed to provide interpreting services. Ensure confidentiality of information collected/accessed Provide information on the NC Health Information Exchange Provide information on services offered by OCHD and explains these services and eligibility requirements for certain programs; must be knowledgeable of all services offered by OCHD Assist with scheduling appointments. Assist with translating written materials for agency and patient use. Escort patients to clinic exam rooms and appointment procedures. Prepares all exam rooms and clinic areas with needed supplies after each client visit, as needed. Compile agency literature packets. Monitor inventory of pamphlets and office supplies. Assist the medical staff with translating when information and appropriate referral services to community resources to patients and their family members is being provided. Assist the agency in gathering information to develop services for the population Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer. Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies Data Analytics and Assessment Skills :

Collects, analyzes, and manages quantitative and qualitative data

Policy Development and Program Planning Skills :

Assist in the implementation and improvement of policies, programs, and services. Receives, screens, reviews correspondence; assigns it to appropriate people for preparation of replies with specific instructions for response. Types a variety of correspondence; composes correspondence independently.

Communication Skills :

Communicates with internal and external audiences Facilitates communication among individuals, groups, and organization. Based on discussions with supervisors and other staff members, controls the agenda and coordinates arrangements for meetings, conferences, and workshops facilitating communication among individuals, groups, and organizations. Creates and/or maintains department data systems. Prepares periodic and required statistical reports. Identify and resolve problems.

Health Equity Skills :

Applies principles of ethics, diversity, equity, inclusions, and justice in designing, implementing, evaluating, and improving research. Recognizes the diversity of individuals and populations. Utilizes a variety of automated office systems to establish, retrieve, verify, research, update, and/or authorize processing actions.

Community Partnership Skills :

Establishes relationships to improve community health and resilience Collaborates with community members and organizations to identify assets and resources for improving community health and resilience. Qualifications Knowledge of fluency in the Spanish language, culture, and written translation. Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to interpret a wide range of information. Ability and desire to work with Spanish-speaking families. Ability to adapt their knowledge and skill to a public health setting. Ability to make accurate observations of clients and families and to record and communicate this clearly. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to deal tactfully with others and to secure the cooperation of clients to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relations with other professionals. Ability to establish good working relations with other professionals. Ability to accurately record services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions. Ability to work with others in performing these duties and assist with other routine tasks of a reasonably high level of complexity. Ability to operate a personal computer and standard office productivity software. Education, Experience, and Special Requirements High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in a health care or human services setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates/Technical degree preferred. Physical Requirements This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 15 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and frequently standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a very quiet location (e.g. Library, private office) Special Requirements - Must successfully complete state interpreter training levels I, II, and III for Health and Human Services. Must pass the Oral Evaluation Testing at a certified agency Valid driver's license. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Salary will be determined by candidate's qualifications, budget, market, and internal equity. Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including: Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Dental Insurance Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults. Vision Insurance Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam. North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit. NC401k The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%. Vacation Leave Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases. Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year. Paid Holidays County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary. ComPsych Mental Health Services The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools. Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans. For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab. 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate None of the above 02 Are you competent/confident in reading and writing in Spanish and English? Yes No 03 How many years of experience do you have interpreting and translating medical terminology? Less than 1 year 1-3 years 3-5 years 5+ years 04 Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 05 Have you uploaded your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and any required certificates or licenses? This must be done even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application. Yes No 06 Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation? 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