Community Interpreter

- Participate in mandatory interpreter training prior to initiating volunteer position.

- Provide interpretation and occasional translation services for clients and IRC staff as needed for meetings in the office and/or home visits. Topics for discussion include, but are not limited to: case management, employment, social services/benefits, immigration paperwork, and youth program intake.

- Communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

- Participate in ongoing trainings as scheduled.

- Collaborate with other IRC in NJ programs as necessary.

- Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy.

Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:

- The ideal candidates will have experience as an interpreter.

- Experience working with immigrants or refugees in a social service setting.

- Must have excellent verbal English language skills.

- Ability to fluently speak at least one of the following languages: Haitian Creole, Spanish, Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Kiswahili, French, others.

- Must be willing to work varied hours Monday-Friday between 9 am and 6 pm.

- Must be over 18 years of age.

- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Access and Word, E-mail).

- Ability to pass a background check.

- Adhere to professional standards of confidentiality and boundary-setting.

This position reports to the Community Engagement Coordinator

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Added 3 months ago - Updated 1 hour ago - Source: rescue.org