Medical InterpreterTranslator DariPashto Short term temporary
Medical InterpreterTranslator DariPashto Short term temporary
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Job Description
Summary
This position is open until filled. Applications submitted by March 26th will be given priority consideration.
Medical Interpreters working at our Public Health Centers will be part of our clinic multidisciplinary teams. As an integral part of these teams they will focus on facilitating culturally and linguistically appropriate communication between Public Health staff and Dari and Pashto speaking clients primarily in clinic but also in home and community health settings if needed. The work is varied and interesting and is an important part of our commitment to serving our countys most vulnerable populations.
Public Health is seeking a Dari/Pashto Speaking Medical Interpreter/Translator to be part of our clinic multidisciplinary teamsand focus on facilitating culturally and linguistically appropriate communication between Public Health staff and nonEnglish/limited Englishspeaking clients primarily in clinic but also in home and community health settings if needed. This position will be required to provide interpretation inperson. This position will primarily be working in our Refugee Health Screening Clinic at the Downtown Public Health Center.
Commitment To Equity and Social JusticeNamed after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices strategies and policies that promote fairness justice and opportunity for all in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment King County has adopted a proequity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights opportunities and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020 King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally antiracist and accountable to Black Indigenous and People of Color communities.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Required:
- Must possess the DSHS Medical Interpreter Certification or Screening Certificate or be working on obtaining certification.
- Skill in accurate and appropriate interpretation.
- Must be fluent in English and Dari and Pashto (skills will be tested).
- Must have previous experience as a medical interpreter.
- Must be willing and able to interpret regarding reproductive health care.
- Must be willing and able to interpret in culturally sensitive situations including child abuse and neglect domestic violence birth control for minors pregnancy options counseling and HIV/AIDS.
- Knowledge of the cultural beliefs and values of the relevant populations.
- Knowledge of National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) Code of Ethics.
- Basic knowledge of community resources and service agencies and/or skill in identifying appropriate community resources for clients as needed.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology and diseases.
- Basic knowledge of human anatomy.
- Knowledge of refugee and immigrant social and health issues.
- Effective customer service skills.
Desired:- The most qualified applicants will have taken Bridging the Gap or another formal Interpreter Training Program and will have at least 2 years of experience in a health care setting.
- Applicants with previous experience as a medical interpreter
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Application ProcessThe following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application(The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Please note: Resumes and Cover letters will not be used in the evaluation process. Please fill out your application with all relevant job experience.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special Requirements
- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions interviewing and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
- For more information on our selection process please refer to For tips on interviewing please visit are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and webbased enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Work Schedule
This is a shortterm parttime temporary position and standard hours vary.
Work Location
This position will primarily be working at our Refugee Health Screening Clinic at our Downtown Public Health Center. Interpreters may be asked to work at different clinics as needed.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Union Membership
This position is represented by PROTEC 17.
Contact
For questions about this recruitment please contact Sarah Dunkinson .
Employment Type
Part-Time
