CareOregon is now recruiting for a Welcome Call Representative - Bilingual. Education and/or Experience Required: Position requires experience working in customer service, health care, OR any work experience and/or training that would likely provide the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Bilingual Spanish, Russian or Vietnamese preferred. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to CareOregon Human Resources at 315 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 900, Portland, OR 97204 or e-mail to resumes@careoregon.org or fax to (503) 416-3668. Please refer to the job code "MS WCB" when applying for this position.
For more information contact Claudia Lashley, PHR | CareOregon HR Coordinator | p. 503.416.3654 | f. 503.416.1462 | www.careoregon.org
Position: Language Interpreter
The Language Interpreter will work with the International Language Bank Manager and Interpretation Specialist to provide on-site and/or phone interpretation services to the social, medical and legal industries. Works in a bilingual, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment to provide services that meet IRCO’s ILB’s goals and objectives.
Essential Functions
·Provide accurate language interpretation between English and another language
·Communicate effectively with people from different cultures, educational backgrounds and economic backgrounds.
·Work collaboratively with ILB staff to carry out interpretation appointments.
·Commute to and from Interpretation appointments.
·Maintain confidentiality of Interpretation appointments, including but not limited to, location of appointments, non English-speaking persons’ personal information and Service Provider information.
·Maintain accurate records of past and future appointments.
·Accurately complete client paperwork as requested by ILB staff.
·Return client paperwork to ILB staff in a timely manner.
·Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times – dress in business attire, be on time to appointments, treat others with respect, etc.
Requirements
·Be at least 18 years of age
·Be functionally fluent in English and at least one other language
·Be able to read and write in English and at least one other language
·Pass ILB’s Medical and Legal Interpretation test with a 70% or greater
·Must have own transportation
·Experience and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
·2 years or more general interpretation experience preferred
Hours: On-call/Casual
Compensation:
$15.00/hour: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$17.00/hour: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM-8:00 AM
$20.00/hour: 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
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