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Medical Interpreter/Translator – Dari/Pashto [ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4703288 ] 10/23/2024 03:03 PM PDT
*Position Summary*
Public Health Center is seeking a *Dari/Pashto Speaking Medical Interpreter/Translator *to be part of our clinic multi-disciplinary teams and focus on facilitating culturally and linguistically appropriate communication between Public Health staff and non-English/limited English-speaking clients primarily in clinic, but also in home and community health settings. This position would be required to provide interpretation in-person. 

*Medical Interpreters* working at our Public Health Centers will be part of our clinic multi-disciplinary teams. As an integral part of these teams, they will focus on facilitating culturally and linguistically appropriate communication between Public Health staff and *Dari and Pashto speaking clients primarily in clinic, but also in home and community health settings*. The work is varied and interesting and is an important part of our commitment to serving our county's most vulnerable populations. 

The Interpretation Services Program ensures that staff and clients have timely access to professional Medical Interpreters, in person, or by remote phone or video. 

*Please note:*  there are two posted Dari/Pashto Medical Interpreter roles. If you are interested in both, you must apply to both.

*Background*
Short Term Temporary positions can work up to 900 hours per year.

"Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months."" "

*Commitment To Equity and Social Justice*
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
 
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
 
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
 
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
 
*Work Schedule* varies, based on program need, but between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
 
*Work Location*
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