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Arlington, VA
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Salus Worldwide Solutions Is Hiring A Communications Specialist Bilingual
Join our team as a Communication Specialist (Spanish & English) and play a vital role in bridging language barriers to foster effective collaboration within our organization! 🌐✨
Job Overview
We are seeking a bilingual Communication Specialist to facilitate clear, accurate, and culturally sensitive communication across departments. This role involves assisting with conversations between Spanish-speaking individuals and English-speaking staff or clients, ensuring seamless information exchange to support an inclusive environment.
Responsibilities
- Handle client communications: Respond to inquiries and assist in resolving issues.
- Serve as first point of contact: Manage interactions within the client services and communications department.
- Provide interpretation support: Help staff understand client needs and concerns effectively.
- Review documents: Ensure accuracy, proper terminology, and compliance with program directives.
- Collaborate across teams: Work with diverse departments to deliver comprehensive client support.
- Translate and transcribe: Accurately convert information both ways in a timely manner.
- Escalate complex issues: Refer intricate cases to the appropriate departments when necessary.
- Maintain confidentiality: Handle sensitive information ethically and securely.
- Stay informed: Keep up with program requirements, directives, and organizational objectives.
- Work collaboratively: Adapt quickly to changing needs within a team environment.
Qualifications
- Fluent in Spanish & English: Both spoken and written, with skills in translating and interpreting accurately.
- Strong writing skills: Attention to detail and professionalism in English communication.
- Interpret colloquial and coded language: Convey subtleties and nuances effectively.
- Experience with technical and informal content: Proven ability to translate diverse materials.
- Ability to interpret complex concepts: Maintain the original intent and meaning.
- Excellent communication skills: Verbal and written proficiency.
- Familiarity with documentation review and compliance: Experience with regulated processes is a plus.
- Professional interpretation or translation experience: Especially with diverse, immigrant, or refugee populations is highly valued.
- Cultural sensitivity: Ability to build trust and rapport with clients and colleagues.
- Team player: Capable of managing sensitive information confidentially and working collaboratively.
- Language proficiency testing: ILR Level 2 or equivalent may be required.