Dari Interpreter
Provide accurate interpretation for LEP individuals in various settings.
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Overview
Provide accurate interpretation for LEP individuals in various settings.
You have:
- High school diploma strongly preferred.
- Successfully complete Bridging the Gap Medical Training (if haven’t already).
- Spoken proficiency in Dari is required.
- Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred.
- Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
- Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
- Reliable transportation to appointment locations.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Major Responsibilities: -----------------------
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation to LEP individuals and service providers in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies. Services may be rendered in-person, via telephone, videoconference, or other virtual means. - Assist clients in filling out a variety of forms for program eligibility, school enrollments/waivers, registration and medical history, and legal paperwork. - Track assignments and work hours within designated software. - Participate in trainings and assessments. - May require providing transportation of clients to appointments. - Comply with all policies and protocols of the agency. - May support special projects and initiatives. - Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: -----------------
Education and Certifications:
- High school diploma strongly preferred. - Successfully complete Bridging the Gap Medical Training (if haven’t already). - Ability to translate written materials is a plus, but not a requirement.
Work Experience: ----------------
- Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred. - Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
Demonstrated Skills & Competencies: ---------------------------------------
- Cultural sensitivity: ability to build trust with clients, colleagues, and partners. - Proficient in English, both spoken and written. - Spoken proficiency in Dari. - Attention to detail and accuracy in work product. - Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office). - Reliable transportation to appointment locations.
Working Environment: ---------------------
- A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. - May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Qualifications Update
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a time you worked with a non-English speaking client? | This question assesses your practical experience in interpretation. | Describe the situation, your role, and how you ensured accurate communication. |
| How would you handle a situation where the client is distressed? | This question evaluates your cultural sensitivity and ability to support clients emotionally. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to complete a task under tight deadlines. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure the accuracy of your interpretations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach working with diverse cultural backgrounds? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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