CHUUKESE MEDICAL INTERPRETER

KKV is Hiring!  

KKV was founded by community leaders in 1972 in response to a lack of health services for Kalihi's low income, largely-immigrant Asian and Pacific Islander residents. Together we work to advance health, to inspire healing, to foster reconciliation, and to celebrate abundance in the ahupua'a of Kalihi through strong relationships that honor culture and place.

Understanding health as wellbeing in the broadest sense, KKV pioneers holistic approaches to addressing the needs and aspirations of its culturally-rich community. KKV's 200+ staff care for more than 15,000 Kalihi residents a year in over 20 different languages and dialects from nine locations.   

In 2014, Kokua Kalihi Valley began a process to develop a new framework of health that accommodates the full spectrum of strengths, challenges, desires, and needs of the community. Through careful and continual listening and engagement, a more universal view of health and wellness is emerging centered around what matters to indigenous and island people. This view, named Pilinahā, looks at four vital connections that people seek in their lives: To your best self, to others, to place, and to past and future.   

KKV is recognized nationally as a leader in Social Determinants Of Health (SDOH) programming with a 50 year history of implementing innovative programs, and annually hosts hundreds of visitors and students interested in studying KKV's community-and culturally-based approach.  

In 2022, KKV won first place in the Innovations Showcase Competition put on by the Social Determinants of Health Academy. We were recognized for our Hui Hoaka Covid response program. Framed by indigenous Hawaiian values, the program has coordinated staff and volunteers from across KKV and the community to provide a broad array of support for patients and their family members. The program has been highly successful because of its effort to provide deep listening and culturally safe communication; to provide access to resources such as food, supplies, lāʻaulapaʻau, and economic support; and to collect stories and data that will aid KKV in improving care integration and establishingbest practices for SDOH services.

POSITION OPENINGS:  One TEMPORARY full time position (JULY 1 - DEC 31, 2026) 

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for interpretation and translation in KKV's various departments including medical, dental and behavioral health areas as well as health education and community outreach. 

Special consideration given to candidates with a SEAL OF BILITERACY

Special consideration given to candidates with a connection to the ahupua'a of Kalihi. 
Salary commensurate with experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Skills / Knowledge:  

  Native or near Native speaker of another language and English, required.  

  Excellent listening and retention skills necessary for a high level of accuracy, required. 

  Advanced skills in cultural dynamics (cultural implications and idiomatic expression) of both another language and English, required.  

  Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with the permission of the client, required.  

  Ability to work with a multi-cultural staff and client population, required. 

  Demonstrates decision-making ability, required. 

  Education in languages/translation/interpretation or related fields, preferred. 

• Education / Training: High School Graduate or GED equivalent, required. Seal of Biliteracy, preferred. 

• Experience:  One-year experience interpreting for limited English proficient populations, required. One year experience working in community health setting, preferred. 
  Other: 

  Lives in Kalihi Valley, preferred. 

SCHEDULE: Consistent and predictable attendance as determined by supervisor. Clinic is open from Monday - Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. 

BENEFITS: 

• Lifestyle benefits in partnership with HR Symphony by Altres   
• Temporary positons are not eligible for any other benefits. 

 For any questions about this job ad please email [email protected]