Interpreter - Dari and Pashto

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Job Description

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Office Manager, the Interpreter will provide interpretation and/or translation services to clients attending meetings at the IRC Dallas office and other appointments in the community. Interpretation services include assessments, cultural orientations, program enrollments, financial literacy courses, job readiness training, school enrollments, health appointments, mental health counseling, and other activities. This is a short-term full-time position. Interpreters must have reliable transportation and be punctual.

Major Responsibilities

- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Interpret for staff and clients in the Tigrinya language - Provide staff with interpretation support as they work with clients in both one-on-one and group settings - Attend job interviews, orientations, and other appointments with IRC clients, interpreting important information into the client’s native language - Track and log the number of hours worked - Adhere strictly to the IRC Code of Conduct for Interpreters - Translate written documents or assessments as needed

Qualifications

Job Requirements

- Language Skills: Fluency in both written and spoken English, Dari, and Pashto. - Work Experience: Prior experience providing interpretation services strongly preferred. - Skills and Competencies: Demonstrated success achieving goals and communicating cross-culturally. Must be a team player, detail oriented, patient, professional, and reliable. Available to work assignments during regular business hours. - Evening and weekend availability a strong plus. - Certificates or Licenses: Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area. - Education: Associate’s or Undergraduate degree preferred. Education in linguistics or related and/or evidence of training in interpretation a plus.

Work Environment

- A combination of standard office environment and ‘field’ time in and around the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. - May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Added 2 years ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: rescue.org