Top 361 Language specialist Jobs in Vancouver, Wa

Spoken Language Interpreter (Spanish)
Oregon Health & Science University —Portland, OR
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DSHS ESA Public Benefits Specialist 1-3
State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services —Vancouver, WA
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Driver's License
- Computer skills
- Paid training
- Wellness program
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Senior Procurement Specialist (Procurement Specialist, Sr)
City of Portland, OR —Portland, OR
- $94,764.80 - $123,052.80 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
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Communications Specialist
Clark County Washington —Clark County, WA
- $34.89 - $48.82 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- OSHA
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Onsite Medical Interpreter - All Languages (Oregon & Southern Washington)
Linguava —Portland, OR
- Contract
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- High school diploma or GED
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Paraprofessional
State of Washington School for the Blind —Vancouver, WA
- $3,495 - $4,653 a month
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Public Works Strategic Communications Specialist
City of Vancouver —Vancouver, WA
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Multilingual Learner/Migrant Education Specialist (1.0 FTE) - Temporary - L340SY2627
HILLSBORO SD 1J —Hillsboro, OR
- $57,274 - $118,111 a year
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- Computer literacy
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- Teaching Certification
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Spanish Interpreter
Oregon Health & Science University —Portland, OR
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- Microsoft Excel
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- Current TB test
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Behavioral Health Provider - CSS Spanish Language
Multnomah County, OR —Gresham, OR
- $41.45 - $50.97 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
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- LPC
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TOSA - Inclusion Specialist
Gresham Barlow School District —Gresham, OR
- $53,165 - $110,484 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Multilingual Learner/Migrant Education Specialist (0.8 FTE) - Temporary - L311SY2627
HILLSBORO SD 1J —Hillsboro, OR
- $57,274 - $118,111 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Teaching Certification
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By-Name-List Coordinator, Council for the Homeless
Vancouver Housing Authority —Vancouver, WA
- $27.61 - $33.13 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Basic math
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Behavioral Health Provider - CSS Bilingual Spanish Language
Multnomah County, OR —Portland, OR
- $41.45 - $50.97 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Primary Care
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Paid parental leave
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Bicultural Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) / Mental Health Specialist - Somali-Speaking Clinician
Oregon Health & Science University —Portland, OR
- $26.94 - $36.43 an hour
- Part-time
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Word processing
Romanian Onsite and Video Community Interpreter
MINDLINK RESOURCES LLC —Vancouver, WA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- School experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Work from home
- Opportunities for advancement
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Urban Forest Science Specialist (Botanic Specialist II – Forestry)
City of Portland, OR —Portland, OR
- $81,556.80 - $104,062.40 a year
- Full-time
- Public speaking
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- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist
CENTENNIAL SD 28J —Portland, OR
- $54,641 - $109,282 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
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- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Metrology Inspection Specialist
Sigma Design —Camas, WA
- $30 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Schematics
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Investigations Specialist (Compliance Specialist 2) - Bilingual in English/Spanish Preferred
Department of Early Learning and Care —Portland, OR
- $4,954 - $7,592 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
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Spoken Language Interpreter (Spanish)

Oregon Health & Science University -
Portland, OR

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Job Details

Full-time
$31.16 - $43.49 an hour

Benefits

401(a)
457(b)
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Employee discount
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Foreign language proficiency
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Medical translation services
Professional ethics
Bachelor's degree
Medical interpretation
Linguistics

Full Job Description

Department Overview:

Multiple positions are available, schedules will be determined at time of interview

The Language Access Specialist is responsible for providing objective and accurate interpretation and translation for patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Under the direction of the Interpreter Services Manager, the language access specialist functions as a member of the health care team alongside other health care professionals and helps patients navigate and understand the health care system and connect with internal and external resources. Specialists in this position will also provide counsel to and consult with other stakeholders in healthcare.

The language access specialist’s role extends beyond the spoken and written conversions of messages from source languages to target languages; language access specialists must serve as a conduit; interpreting messages accurately and completely, a communication manager; preserving the triadic relationship wherein patient and providers relate primarily to each other, a cultural broker; sensing and articulating cultural influences.

Function/Duties of Position:

Language Interpretation Services

Provides interpretation between patients, employees, and OHSU staff via telephone, videoconferencing, and on-site for patients with limited English proficiency while maintaining a friendly disposition. Understands and analyzes the spoken message, and re-expresses that message faithfully, accurately, and objectively in the target language, considering the cultural and social context. Serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers in contributing to successful outcomes.

Language Translation Services

Completes translations projects by rendering written text from one language into another language while maintaining the meaning, structure, style, and intended impact of the original. Provides accurate translation of medical documents, letters, educational materials, and other translation projects as assigned by the department.

Consulting and Education Services

Works with medical staff to promote alternative communication approaches for more effective medical treatment of non-English speaking patients. Consults and educates department management on best practices of working and communicating with LEP employees. Serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to patients, staff, management and providers in contributing to successful outcomes. Educates staff and faculty on topics of cultural awareness, LEP populations, and working with interpreters.

Patient Services

Respectfully aids patients in finding internal and external resources when deemed appropriate. Works collaboratively with other auxiliary departments to ensure Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients can access and actively participate in their health care. Works with medical staff to promote alternative communication approaches for more effective medical treatment of LEP patients.

Documentation

Documents interpretation encounters and keeps logs related to program and operation required for accurate billing submitted within deadlines communicated by the Interpreter Services Manager. Complies with all OHSU mandatory requirements including annual TB Screening, required education, and immunizations and takes responsibility for following accurate timekeeping processes.

Professional Contribution

Complies with OHSU’s Code of Conduct, core department and job specific competencies, the Interpreter Code of Ethics, and consistently performs the job duties in a professional manner. Stays involved in growing the profession by holding memberships in national and local interpreting organizations. Works with other interpreters to research best standards for delivery of services. Participates in training and staff meetings as required. Maintains a safe and healthy workplace.

Customer Services

Uses independent decision-making and judgment skills to provide prompt, efficient and courteous service to all staff, patients and their families. Utilizes customer service recovery skills to ensure patients and staff have a good experience. Identifies problematic trends in patient and employee system navigations and provides proposed solutions to management for resolution.

Confidentiality Conduit

Holds confidentiality of all information learned via interpreting or providing translation services.

Miscellaneous

Provides support on departmental language access projects and activities as assigned by the Interpreter Services Manager.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree to include a minimum of 60 hours of formal health care interpreter training;
Three Years of documented Medical Interpreting Experience;
Two years of documented translation experience;
Be in good standing and holding national certification from either the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters(NBCMI) or Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) or American Translators Association (ATA);
Must abide by the National Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Health Care Interpreters;
Full understanding of the interpreting process and knowledge of linguistic principals as it applies to interpreting;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint);
Native or native-like fluency in English – both written and spoken;
Native or native-like fluency in a language other than English – both written and spoken;
Language preference will be dependent on the position opening.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

American Translators Association (ATA) Certification

Additional Details:

Pay Range: $31.16 - $42.12 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to speak and hear. The employee is required to be able to navigate (with or without any reasonable accommodation) the Marquam Hill campus and South Waterfront to access all clinics and departments.

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees
- Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
Several retirement plans to choose from! – Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b)
Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off
96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated by FTE status)
Commuter subsidies
Tuition reimbursement
Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
Annual Raises
Employee discounts to local and major businesses
Childcare service discounts
Growth/Development Opportunities

Why apply to OHSU?:

We are Oregon’s only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland’s largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]

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language specialist jobs in vancouver, wa

Spoken Language Interpreter (Spanish)

DSHS ESA Public Benefits Specialist 1-3

Senior Procurement Specialist (Procurement Specialist, Sr)

Communications Specialist

Onsite Medical Interpreter - All Languages (Oregon & Southern Washington)

Paraprofessional

Public Works Strategic Communications Specialist

Multilingual Learner/Migrant Education Specialist (1.0 FTE) - Temporary - L340SY2627

Spanish Interpreter

Behavioral Health Provider - CSS Spanish Language

TOSA - Inclusion Specialist

Multilingual Learner/Migrant Education Specialist (0.8 FTE) - Temporary - L311SY2627

By-Name-List Coordinator, Council for the Homeless

Behavioral Health Provider - CSS Bilingual Spanish Language

Bicultural Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) / Mental Health Specialist - Somali-Speaking Clinician

Romanian Onsite and Video Community Interpreter

Urban Forest Science Specialist (Botanic Specialist II – Forestry)

Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist

Metrology Inspection Specialist

Investigations Specialist (Compliance Specialist 2) - Bilingual in English/Spanish Preferred

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