sfs

sfs

Portuguese Interpreter

Hyattsville, Maryland · Contract

No sponsorshipDetected 12 days ago
ComplianceHIPAAEHR/EMRCommunication

About the role

  • This role serves as a vital communication bridge between clients, families, and clinical staff, helping foster understanding, trust, and meaningful engagement throughout the treatment process.
  • The ideal candidate is culturally responsive, professional, and passionate about serving diverse communities.
  • We welcome applicants who speak Portuguese

Responsibilities

  • Administer Quarterly Consumer Satisfaction Surveys and accurately document results.
  • Provide interpretation services during family advocacy, support services, crisis intervention, care coordination, or other client-related interactions, as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
  • Family Support Worker Coordinator
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all agency policies, HIPAA requirements, and professional ethical standards.
  • The role helps bridge language and cultural barriers to support services and positive treatment outcomes.

Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Must be able to work as an independent contractor (1099).
  • Must have or be able to obtain an LLC/EIN
  • Must be fluent in English and at least one additional language.
  • Must have reliable personal transportation to provide services in the office if needed, virtually, and throughout the community.
  • Attend monthly Family Support Worker (FSW) staff meetings and required agency training.

Nice to have

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Provide accurate verbal interpretation during family therapy sessions when therapists and clients or family members do not share the same preferred language.

Skills

  • Fluency in Portuguese and English (required).

Benefits

  • Submit accurate, complete, and timely weekly and monthly reports through the agency's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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