Job Postings
Connecting Cultures, Inc.
General Manager
Center for Victims of Torture
Part-time Oromo Interpreter
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Casual Cantonese/Mandarin Interpreter
Casual Spanish Interpreter
Casual Hmong, Lao, Thai Interpreter
National Council for Interpreting in Health Care
Executive Director
National Council fof Interpreting in Health Care
Request for Proposals: Researcher, Training Standards
St. Paul Public Schools
On-call Interpreters—Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Hmong, Karen, Nepali, Spanish, Somali, Oromo, Thai, Tigrinya, Khmer, Vietnamese
Regions Hospital/Health Partners
On-call Interpreters (part-time)
General Manager, Connecting Cultures, Inc.
Connecting Cultures, Inc. Green Bay and Little Chute, WIConnecting Cultures, Inc. is a national leader in providing and managing language access services for the health care industry. Our mission is providing unmatched language access solutions and interpreting services that deliver total compliance and measurable patient and medical provider satisfaction. We are seeking a self starter with a results orientation to assume the newly created position of General Manager. This position reports to the President of the company and will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of the company.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Financial management including measurement, analysis, cash management and reporting.
- Provide strategic leadership by taking ownership of the business plan, planning process plan execution and accountability.
- Accountable for achievement of annual strategic plan and annual budget
- Develop cohesive management team.
- Responsible for the development and execution of the Sales & Marketing Plan.
- Responsible for margin management.
- Lead Connecting Culture’s Operations Team to ensure customer satisfaction and project delivery.
- Aggressively pursue costs savings opportunities (Lean) and new business growth.
Position requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree with a business field major
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of operations experience in service industry
- Experience in analyzing and understanding of financial statements
- 3-5 years of general management experience, Lean office training/experience, healthcare industry experience, and experience with rapid growth a plus.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary will be offered commensurate with experience. Bonus opportunity is available. Connecting Cultures, Inc. offers a competitive benefit package.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and salary requirements to: careers@connecting-cultures.com
For more information about Connecting Cultures and this position, please visit us at: www.connecting-cultures.comhttp://www.connecting-cultures.com/careers.html
Rashelle LeCaptain (920)202-0684 Cell
rashelle@connecting-cultures.com
Oromo Interpreter (part-time)--Center for Victims of Torture
The Center for Victims of Torture is seeking a part-time Oromo Interpreter to provide Oromo/English interpretation services to international clients who are receiving therapy, social and medical services. Interpretation is typically in a face-to-face setting, but there may be periodic need for phone interpretation or document translation. Interpretation services are provided on a part-time, as-needed basis, at locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Hours vary, but typically interpreters will work between 5 to 15 hours per week.
Qualification:
· Applicant must possess excellent interpreting skills.
· Fluency in Oromo and English.
· Interpreting experience in the medical, mental health or social services areas preferred.
· Experience working in a confidential environment.
· Interested in the advancement of human rights.
· Must be able to work flexible hours between the hours of 9 am –
5 pm, Monday - Friday.
Hourly Rate: $20-25 per hour
Application Process:
Submit resume and cover letter or an application. Please specify language skills and scheduling availability.
Address: Human Resources
The Center for Victims of Torture
717 East River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Fax: 612-436-2606
Email: hr@cvt.org
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Information about The Center for Victims of Torture is available at
www.cvt.org.
Casual Cantonese/Mandarin, Spanish, Hmong, Thai, Lao Interpreters Needed —University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Cantonese/Mandarin Interpreter
Interpreter & Language Services
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview (Riverside)
Interpreter Services
Casual, Day
Job Number 09-27129
| Job Description: |
| The qualified candidate will provide system-wide foreign language interpreting (verbal) and translation (written) to enable understanding and successful communication between Cantonese/Mandarin speaking patients/families with Limited English proficiency (LEP) and providers and staff. The candidate will adhere to medical interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics. They will provide education and consultation to both providers and patient families on culturally specific values, beliefs, and practices that are relevant to the health care encounter. They will support the Interpretive Services program through working constructively in a team, participating in program functions, and performing other programmatic tasks as requested by the manager. The qualified candidate will document required information and data accurately and in a timely manner. |
| Job Qualifications: |
The qualified candidate will be fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin; having an excellent grasp of medical terminology in Cantonese and Mandarin. They will be able to demonstrate interpreting and translating experience in health-related contexts. A two-year college degree or equivalent is required. The candidate must posess effective personal communication skills, the ability to work well in a team, problem solving skills, the ability to facilitate understanding in communication between others who speak different languages, and have prior experience in and/or demonstrated affinity to working with children and families
The candidate must be able to demonstrate verbal and written proficiency in both the English and Cantonese/Mandarin languages. Have operational knowledge of multiple cultures involved in the patients' care and ability to function with competence and sensitivity in cross-cultural situations. Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology, as well as medical diagnostic procedures and treatments. Operational knowledge of and adherence to the medical interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics.
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Casual Spanish Medical Interpreter
Interpreter & Language Services
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview (Riverside)
Interpreter Services
Casual, Day
Job Number 09-26870
| Job Description: |
| The qualified candidate will provide system-wide foreign language interpreting (verbal) and translation (written) to enable understanding and successful communication between Spanish speaking patients/families with Limited English proficiency (LEP) and providers and staff. The candidate will adhere to medical interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics. They will provide education and consultation to both providers and patient families on culturally specific values, beliefs, and practices that are relevant to the health care encounter. They will support the Interpretive Services program through working constructively in a team, participating in program functions, and performing other programmatic tasks as requested by the manager. The qualified candidate will document required information and data accurately and in a timely manner. |
| Job Qualifications: |
The qualified candidate will be fluent in both English and Spanish; having an excellent grasp of medical terminology in Spanish. They will be able to demonstrate interpreting and translating experience in health-related contexts. A two-year college degree or equivalent is required. The candidate must posess effective personal communication skills, the ability to work well in a team, problem solving skills, the ability to facilitate understanding in communication between others who speak different languages, and have prior experience in and/or demonstrated affinity to working with children and families
The candidate must be able to demonstrate verbal and written proficiency in both the English and Spanish language. Have operational knowledge of multiple cultures involved in the patients' care and ability to function with competence and sensitivity in cross-cultural situations. Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology, as well as medical diagnostic procedures and treatments. Operational knowledge of and adherence to the medical interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics. |
Foreign Language Interpreter-Hmong, Lao, Thai
Interpreter & Language Services
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview (Riverside)
Interpreter Services
Casual, Rotating Day/Evening
Job Number 09-26591
| Job Description: |
| The qualified candidate will provide system-wide foreign language interpreting (verbal) and translation (written) to enable understanding and successful communication between Hmong/Lao/Thai speaking patients/families with Limited English proficiency (LEP) and providers and staff. The candidate will adhere to medical interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics. They will provide education and consultation to both providers and patient families on culturally specific values, beliefs, and practices that are relevant to the health care encounter. They will support the Interpretive Services program through working constructively in a team, participating in program functions, and performing other programmatic tasks as requested by the manager. The qualified candidate will document required information and data accurately and in a timely manner. |
| Job Qualifications: |
The qualified candidate will be fluent in both English and Hmong/Lao/Thai; having an excellent grasp of medical terminology in at least Hmong. They will be able to demonstrate interpreting and translating experience in health-related contexts. A two-year college degree or equivalent is required. The candidate must posess effective personal communication skills, the ability to work well in a team, problem solving skills, the ability to facilitate understanding in communication between others who speak different languages, and have prior experience in and/or demonstrated affinity to working with children and families
The candidate must be able to demonstrate verbal and written proficiency in both the English and Hmong/Lao/Thai language. Have operational knowledge of multiple cultures involved in the patients' care and ability to function with competence and sensitivity in cross-cultural situations. Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology, as well as medical diagnostic procedures and treatments. Operational knowledge of and adherence to the medical interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics. |
On-Call Interpreters Needed —St. Paul Public Schools—Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Hmong, Karen, Nepali, Spanish, Somali, Oromo, Thai, Tigrinya, Khmer, Vietnamese
Saint Paul Public Schools is seeking qualified interpreters for on-call work. Applicants must be able to interpret fluently, provide their own transportation, respond to requests promptly and have e-mail access. Please call 651-767-8334 to register for Saint Paul Public School’s Career and Information Fair on March 18th 2009, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at Arlington High School, located at 1495 Rice St, St Paul, MN 55117. Candidates will be interviewed and screened using skills in English and their native language.
Registration is required before March 16th, 2009
On-Call Interpreters Needed—Regions Hospital/Health Partners—Cambodian, Hmong, Somali, & Spanish
HealthPartners and Regions Hospital are committed to providing exceptional language services to our limited-English proficient patients and members.
We are currently expanding our pool of highly qualified on-call interpreters to support weekday operations (M-F, 8-5) at our five staff-model sites:
- Regions Hospital near the State Capitol in St. Paul
- HealthPartners Specialty Centers at 401 & 435 Phalen Blvd. in St. Paul
- HealthPartners St. Paul Clinic on St. Paul's West Side
- Midway Clinic & Center for International Health in the Midway area of St. Paul
- HealthPartners Riverside Clinic in Minneapolis
Desired Qualifications include:
- High-level proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English and one of the languages listed above
- Formal academic training in interpreting/translation
- Significant experience working as a professional interpreter, preferably in a health care setting
- Knowledge of the NCIHC interpreter code of ethics and standards of practice
- Excellent customer service skills and computer proficiency
- Applicants will be required to pass an interpreter assessment prior to hire.
Why work on-call for our team?
- On-call interpreters are the first people we call when covering vacations, sick days and leaves-of-absence or when needing additional short or long-term coverage at a particular location, providing plenty of opportunities to work.
- On-call interpreters are scheduled by the “shift” rather than by the patient, which results in less driving around than traditional freelance jobs.
- You'll be part of a highly professional team of over 70 staff interpreters who will support you in your work and professional development.
- On-call interpreters are often the first to be considered for permanent openings.
Apply online today at www.regionshospital.com
Hmong Interpreter (part-time)—Center for Victims of Torture
The Center for Victims of Torture is seeking a part-time Hmong Interpreter to provide Hmong/English interpretation services to international clients who are receiving therapy, social or medical services. Interpretation is typically in a face-to-face setting, but there may be periodic need for phone interpretation or document translation. Interpretation services are provided on a part-time, as-needed basis, at locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Hours vary, but typically interpreters will work between 2 to 4 hours per week.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must possess excellent interpreting skills.
- Fluency in Hmong and English.
- Interpreting experience in the medical, mental health or social services areas preferred.
- Experience working in a confidential environment.
- Interested in the advancement of human rights.
- Must be able to work flexible hours between the hours of
9 am – 5 pm, Monday - Friday.
Hourly Rate: $20-25 per hour
Application Process:
Submit resume and cover letter or an application. Please specify language skills and scheduling availability.
Address:
Human Resources
The Center for Victims of Torture
717 East River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Fax: 612-436-2606
Email: hr@cvt.org
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Information about The Center for Victims of Torture is available at www.cvt.org.
Deb Ekeren
Director of Human Resources
dekeren@cvt.org |
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