Program Specialist - Bilingual Spanish

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The Bilingual Program Specialist is a highly valued role in that it is the first impression of our organization, and the first opportunity to make a connection and get them involved with our programs and services. Intakes will be done in both English and Spanish, candidate will be responsible for maintaining Spanish speaking database and building relationships with the Spanish community.

The Interpreter attends our monthly meetings, welcomes Spanish speaking attendees and interprets the Epilepsy Expert speaker from English to Spanish with interpretation equipment. At the meetings, candidate will also be responsible for answering questions, knowing our programs and helping everyone to feel welcome and supported. The candidate will be able to accurately translate all program flyers, email invitations, and organization documents that go out into the community.

The Bilingual Program Specialist is part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote the goals of the Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County, including:

1. Attend all ESNOC Support Group meetings as official interpreter for presentation of Expert Speakers to carry the message of urgency for seizure control.

2. Promote and provide bilingual (English and Spanish) support for people affected by epilepsy and their families

3. Adapt ESN programs and services to meet the needs in a different language and culture

4. Answer and return phone calls, perform intakes for new members and follow ups

5. Once per week accompany community promotoras in outreach efforts raising epilepsy awareness

6. Maintain professional interactions and relationships with Doctors, Nurses and Hospital Staff while representing ESN as a proficient organization

7. Perform basic office duties and fill in office tasks as assigned