Spanish Interpreter / Translator

Job Description

Job DescriptionJoin the VitalCore Team in Delaware! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Spanish Interpreter / Translator for Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, Delaware!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) has improved and advanced the field of correctional healthcare. We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. We’ve gathered the industry’s brightest leaders to help us redefine the way correctional healthcare is delivered. We hire experienced and committed health professionals, then use our knowledge and experience to educate our staff and focus on continuous learning. We care about our employees and one of the ways that is reflected is within our robust benefits package that exceeds industry standards.

SPANISH INTERPRETER / TRANSLATOR POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled Spanish Translator to join our team at Sussex Correctional Institution! In this role, you will provide critical language support by facilitating effective communication between Spanish-speaking individuals and staff. Your work will facilitate accurate and confidential interpretation of verbal and written communication in a correctional environment, ensuring compliance with all facility policies and security protocols.

SPANISH INTERPRETER / TRANSLATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide real-time verbal and written translation between English and Spanish for staff and residents.
• Translate documents, forms, and written communications as needed.
• Assist during interviews, orientations, medical evaluations, and mental health sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when interpreting sensitive or legal information.
• Support clear communication to promote safety, compliance, and understanding within the facility.
• Collaborate with medical, administrative, and security staff to ensure smooth communication flow.

SPANISH INTERPRETER / TRANSLATOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

• Must be fluent in and have a thorough understanding of American Sign Language.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Excellent listening skills and auditory recall to remember spoken words and to accurately reproduce them in Spanish.
• Ability to appropriately understand and respond to culturally sensitive situations, perspectives, and phrases.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in intense situations.

SPANISH INTERPRETER / TRANSLATOR SCHEDULE

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