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Job Title
Translation Services Coordinator
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Department
Member Engagement
Manager Title
Language Access Program Manager
Direct Reports
n/a
Requisition #
24040
Pay and Benefits
Estimated hiring range $51,050 - $61,720 / year, 5% bonus target, full benefits. www.careoregon.org/about-us/careers
Job Summary
The Translation Services Coordinator collaborates closely with the Translation Services Lead to coordinate the translation of member health care and insurance materials from English to threshold languages. This includes the coordination of primarily vendor translator resources to meet deadlines and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure translation products meet accuracy and quality standards. This position helps improve language access and services for Limited English Proficient (LEP) members and families across the state of Oregon.
Essential Responsibilities
Translation Services Coordination
Coordinate translation project work of member materials to threshold languages and other languages; receive requests from queue, delegate to appropriate vendor(s) and ensure project deliverables are met.
Verify specifications of translation work to be completed; track and report specification changes as needed; ensure clear and timely communication with vendors.
Track assigned translation projects closely to balance the ongoing coordination needs of many quick turn, tight deadlines along with longer-term project deadlines.
Monitor translation product quality assurance processes ; collaborate with stakeholders, copywriters, graphic designers, project managers, translators, and reviewers to ensure translation quality, compliance requirements and branding standards are met.
Utilize program software to generate quality assessment reports to support the standards, including reading level requirements.
Communicate project status and potential delays to translation work requestors and Member Engagement leadership as appropriate.
Track translation services budget and costs by monitoring the quantity of purchase orders and tracking changes over time; keep manager up to date.
Translation Program Coordination
Support the development of process job aids and workflows to meet translation requirements.
Provide suggestions to optimize translation service workflows in support of the customer experience, language access and compliance needs.
Contribute suggestions to improve the policy on translation services for CareOregon.
Update intranet and service sites and respond to policy-related questions as needed.
Monitor and respond to project request queue as needed.
Provide information and insight into culturally and linguistically appropriate materials.
Participate in workgroups to support translation optimization if needed.
Organizational Responsibilities
Perform work in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and values.
Support the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.
Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization’s strategic goals.
Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.
Perform other duties as needed.
Experience and/or Education
Required
Minimum 2 years’ experience providing project coordination services
Preferred
Experience providing translation project coordination services
Experience working with computer-aided translation (CAT) software
Desktop Translation Publishing (DTP) experience
Proofreading and quality assurance experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
Familiarity with current best practices for translation for US-based target audiences
Familiarity with current best practices for marketing translations
Skills and Abilities
Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
Able to track, prioritize, coordinate and meet project deadlines
Ability to use program management system and tools to communicate and manage workflows
Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
Intermediate level skills in MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively
Ability to use discretion, good judgment and know when to ask for assistance or direction
Ability to effectively interact with internal and external individuals at all levels
Ability to exercise initiative and sustain motivation
Ability to actively support the mission, values, and goals of CareOregon and its member groups
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
Ability to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day
Ability to hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours/day
Working Conditions
Work Environment(s): ☒ Indoor/Office ☐ Community ☐ Facilities/Security ☐ Outdoor Exposure
Member/Patient Facing: ☒ No ☐ Telephonic ☐ In Person
Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.Equipment: General office equipment
Travel: May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee’s personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.
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Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.
Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.