Medical Interpreter

CASA & CASA IN ACTION SYNOPSIS:

CASA’s mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working class and immigrant communities. Our vision is a future where we stand in our own power, our families live free from discrimination and fear, and our diverse communities thrive as we work with our partners to achieve full human rights for all. CASA has a sister organization, CASA in Action, a separate, but related, nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although CASA and CASA in Action share a common goal of supporting immigrants and low-income people in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, they are separate organizations with their own board of directors. A set of employees at the two organizations, including the person filling this position, shares their time between the two organizations. This has no effect on salary or benefits.

DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS:

The Health and Human Services Department responds to the needs of low-income Latinos and other immigrants and their families, utilizing service provision models that promote building the power of the immigrant community. This includes community education to prevent problems and build on community interest and assets, and working to impact trends that negatively affect low-income Latinos and other immigrants. The Health and Human Services Department includes the Health Promotion and Community Access, Legal, and Immigrant Integration programs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

CASA seeks a Certified Medical Interpreter to provide consecutive interpretation services during medical appointments in the Montgomery Care community clinic network of Montgomery County, MD. The Medical Interpreter is offered and accepts assignments based on availability and appointment schedules, so there is not a permanent schedule for this role. The Medical Interpreter will work exclusively around Montgomery County, MD. Assignments are for a minimum of 2 hours, at a paid rate of $38/hour.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, some of the following which are discussed and prioritized by the employee and supervisor:

• Provide professional free-lance consecutive interpretation services for Limited-English Speaking (LES) clients at specialty appointments and in clinical settings adhering to Medical Interpreters Code of Ethics.
• Work closely with Interpreter Services Coordinator to obtain interpretation assignments and to report services rendered on a previously defined scheduled.
• Provides and maintains a schedule of availability and contact information.
• Contacts LEP specialty care clients at least one day prior to specialty visits to confirm appointments and assist with directions to appointment sites.
• Completes and submits biweekly reports and invoices for services rendered.
• Submits provider satisfaction evaluation forms to provider clients when requested.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

Certification in Medical Interpretation in Spanish-English or French-English, including 40 hours of training and 40 hours of practicum.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Fully bilingual in Spanish and English or French and English (Spanish preferred).
• Previous interpreting and translation experience.
• Trained in a 40 hour medical interpreter course, plus 40 hours practicum period. Must be able to provide certificate as part of application process.
• Two years prior experience working with the Latino community or within a multi-ethnic community
• Able to independently travel by car or public transport to community clinics in Montgomery County, mileage is not reimbursed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, pick up objects, carry printed materials and speak for extended periods of time. When it comes to physical strength, the employee will required to perform medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

OSHA: A Health Promoter is not to handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.

CASA, Inc. and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation

CASA Inc. and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status and national origin.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

CASA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy effective 01 February 2022, requiring COVID‑19 Booster vaccination(s) for all employees and prospective employees, AmeriCorps members, and paid or non-paid internships. In accordance with CASA's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees, AmeriCorps members and interns, and their families, CASA members and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations. In making this decision, the executive leadership team reviewed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, CASA’s Legal Counsel and local health officials. All prospective employees will be required to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination or appropriate medical / religious accommodation documentation prior to the first day of employment with CASA. AmeriCorps member candidates will be required to provide proof of COVID 19 vaccination or appropriate medical / religious accommodation documentation at the time of presenting proof of citizenship and SSN eligibility.