Interpreter 1
Provide interpretation services for Limited English Proficient individuals.
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Overview
Provide interpretation services for Limited English Proficient individuals.
You have:
- High school diploma strongly preferred.
- Interpretation certification preferred.
- Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred.
- Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
- Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
- Spoken proficiency in multiple languages required.
- Reliable transportation to appointment locations.
Job Description
Job Overview: The Interpreter provides in-person and/or remote interpretation to facilitate, with accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality, the language needs of Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals and their service providers. Activities include providing professional interpretation services, use of software to track assignments, and occasional trainings and assessments.
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. - Track assignments and work hours within designated software. - Participate in trainings and assessments. - May support special projects and initiatives. - Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: -----------------
Education and Certifications:
- High school diploma strongly preferred. - Interpretation certification preferred.
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 language(s) spoken by client group is required; including but not limited to Spanish, French, Arabic, Burmese (Chin, Matu, Rohingya, Karen, Karenni, Tedim), Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Somali, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Swahili, Amharic, Tigrinya, Nepali, Russian, Kunama, Afar, Sango, Dinka, Lingala, Oromo, Kurdish, Vietnamese, Korean, Urdu, and Hindi. - 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.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity****: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
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 $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, 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.
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Qualifications
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to interpret in a high-pressure situation? | This question assesses your ability to handle stress and maintain professionalism while interpreting. | Share an experience that highlights your calmness, accuracy, and impartiality under pressure. |
| How do you ensure confidentiality while providing interpretation services? | This question checks your understanding of privacy and ethical responsibilities in interpretation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to build trust with clients who may be anxious about the interpretation process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a cultural nuance you encountered while interpreting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience using software for tracking assignments and work hours. How do you ensure accuracy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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