Interpreter

(Arabic, Dutch, German, Portuguese, or Spanish) to English language. Temporary Part-Time Hourly Missouri Department of Public Safety State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) /Disaster Medical Assistant Team (DMAT) Job Description The Interpreter position serves as a member of the Missouri Disaster Medical Assistance Team (MO DMAT-1). This position acts as a verbal communicator, converting spoken messages between languages in real-time to facilitate better understanding. This position would be embedded within a medical tent or nearby facility, which could compare to an urgent care or ER setting based on the circumstances of each situation. Responsibilities Interprets verbal communication from one language to another (preferably Arabic, Dutch, German, Portuguese, or Spanish) to English and can do so in real time within a medical setting. Adheres to confidentiality and professionalism standards within MO DMAT-1. Performs other related duties as required to facilitate efficient language interpretation for a variety of patients, medical personnel, and emergency response leadership. Qualifications Fluent in requested languages needed: Arabic, Dutch, German, Portuguese, or Spanish to English. Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Knowledge, Skill & Abilities Practical knowledge of basic medical terminology and the ability to describe ongoing activities of the medical team in multiple languages. Skill in active listening, concentration, memory retention and critical thinking processes. Excellent skills in oral communication to interact with patients and medical personnel in multiple languages. Near‑native fluency in both source and target languages and the ability to adjust/adapt techniques to each interaction. Ability to effectively organize and plan during crisis situations. Possess good inter‑organization coordination skills, work well with technical experts, local officials, and other organizations. Ability to set priorities, plan, and implement activities to maximize efficiency. Ability to establish the necessary relationships with outside medical and mortuary services organizations in order to provide for efficient operations. Ability to keep abreast of developments both within the organization and in outside arenas affecting the organization as a whole (disaster medicine, public health, and disaster response/relief operations). Physical Requirements Working in a variety of climatic conditions and extreme weather. Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. Ability to withstand and witness a variety of situations including medical care. Ability to respond quickly to sounds. Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations. Ability to work in an austere environment. If you have questions about this position, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Missouri