- Salary
- $18 – $30/hr
- Location
- Gaston County Public Health Department, NC, NC, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Gaston County Public Health is committed to protecting, promoting and preserving the health and well-being of all Gaston County residents. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $18.56 to $22.04.
The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.
The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.
- The interpreter will accompany the NHV staff on home visits to interpret program content, assist in collecting medical and data information as necessary, and interpret questions and answers.
- Make initial home visits with NHV staff as needed to interpret/translate for non-English speaking clients to discuss the program. If client is interested, interpreter will assist with the enrollment forms.
- Assist the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) administrative assistant in contacting non-English speaking client referrals to introduce the program and to schedule an appointment for a nurse-home visitor (NHV) to meet with the potential client.
- Interpret phone and text messages and respond as needed.
- Interpret/translate for NHV's during telehealth and/or virtual visits as noted above.
- May need to translate program and outreach materials.
- Perform other duties and responsibilites as assigned including but not limited to: community outreach, community events, and client events.
- Adhere to code of ethics and standards of practice, maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Implement strategies at achieving health equity, including but not limited to: attending trainings to better understand inequities, identifying and addressing barriers to health, engaging in internal or external efforts to eliminate health disparities.
- High School diploma or GED is required.
- Demonstrated fluency in English and Spanish required.
- Valid license to operate a motor vehicle.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology in both English and Spanish is required.
- Knowledge and acceptance of diverse cultures is essential.
The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
Skills
HIPAA
