Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week. A Non-Merit vacancy exists in Family Services, Department of Health and Human Services. Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List ... more details
Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in Family Services, Department of Health and Human Services.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, work in the Family Services Division with Child Protective Services and In-home Family Preservation Services in the Department of Social Services to interpret between Spanish and English for Social Workers who work with children who may be victims of maltreatment, as well as potential suspects, family members and witnesses in the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) and Consolidated In-Home services in a variety of settings.
Examples of Essential Duties
Translates reports, texts, documents, in electronic and hardcopy formats that not only contain facts but also some abstract language showing an ability to capture intended implications and many nuances.
Translates necessary documentation for Spanish-Speaking clients including safety plans, service agreements and consents.
Performs accurate interpretation of conversations and interviews from Spanish to English, and from English to Spanish for a variety of units in Family Services including Family Team Decision Making meetings and interviews for the CAC Multi-Disciplinary team which includes medical, states attorneys, police detectives, mental health, victim advocate, and forensic interviewer social workers.
Attends multi-disciplinary team meetings in the CAC to provide cultural competency perspective on Spanish-Speaking cases and attends non-acute medical exams with children and families to interpret all Spanish language interactions during exams and explanation of results.
Attends home visits and community appointments with workers to interpret all Spanish language interactions.
Attends office meetings with workers to interpret all Spanish language interactions.
Prepares and presents cultural competency information to the Family Services Division staff in accordance with accreditation guidelines.
Ensures the security and confidentiality of all information.
Examples of Other Duties
Assists transcriptionist with translation of Spanish language interviews.
Attends all required agency or division training.
Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform the entire essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Possession of five years professional experience in oral and written Spanish/English interpretation/translation.
(Education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years for the required experience.)
Licenses or Certifications Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures for record keeping and electronic communication.
Skill in English written and oral communications.
Skill in Spanish written and oral communications.
Skill in the operation of office machines.
Skill in the use of word processing software to be able to produce written translations and products.
Ability to keep monthly statistics of language services rendered.
Ability to extract and summarize information and to prepare correspondence and reports.
Ability to prepare reports with high degree of accuracy and expression.
Ability to work independently, as well as in team, and with minimum supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Ability to work closely, tactfully, and effectively with the public and maintain successful community relations.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Interpreter/Translator Spanish-Speaking (Specialist Lead) - Non-Merit Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Conditions of Employment
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities. This position requires frequent travel throughout Baltimore County.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
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