Job Description

Job Title: Translator

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Early Intervention Grant

Req #: 0000226532

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $34.94 - $34.94 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Aid communication and comprehension by converting the spoken word from English to the Spanish.  

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Maintains valid NJ driver’s license

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem- Hours vary
• Some weekend availability

Essential Functions:

• Speak, read and write fluently in Spanish, English and one or more other languages.
• Relays the style and tone of the original language
• Renders spoken messages accurately, quickly and clearly
• Maintains sensitivity to parents personal circumstances as well as maintains confidentiality and adheres to the code of conduct
• Provides consecutive interpretation at initial evaluations, assessments, direct service sessions ,and  IFSP development, as required. 
• Interprets all information articulated between the child/family and the practitioner during the session. 
• Works in conjunction with assigned practitioner, schedules and confirms services, interprets the session note and confirms future sessions. 
• Maintains professional boundaries between parties and adheres to interpretation referencing the early intervention services provided and other information related to those services. 
• Maintains sensitivity to parent’s personal circumstances as well as maintains confidentiality and adheres to NJEIS Code of Conduct. 
• Attends trainings as required
• Travels in personal vehicle to and from the natural environment of each family assigned.  Maintains valid NJ driver’s license and required insurance. 
• Accurately records the time and frequency of services provided and records that information along with required signatures for billing.  Submits bill for services as required by departmental policies and procedures. 
• Submits required paperwork timely and accurately adhering to departmental volume/productivity requirements. 
• Maintains ongoing communication with office via email, text and telephone.  Responds quickly to any request for information. 

Other Duties:

Please note 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.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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