Interpreter- (Haitian Creole)

Provide confidential interpretation services to LEP individuals.

IRC - The International Rescue Committee

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Overview

Provide confidential interpretation services to LEP 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
  • Ability to build trust with clients, colleagues, and partners
  • Proficient in English, both spoken and written
  • Spoken proficiency in Haitian Creole required
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in work
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
  • Reliable transportation to appointment locations

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:

- 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; Haitian Creole - 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.

Compensation: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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 $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 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.

Qualifications

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to interpret for a sensitive situation. How did you handle it? This question assesses your ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality in challenging circumstances. Provide a specific example, focusing on your thought process and responsibilities.
What steps do you take to ensure you understand a client's needs during interpretation? The interviewer wants to understand your approach to effective communication and client trust. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever faced a misunderstanding while interpreting? How did you resolve it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think is the most challenging aspect of being an interpreter? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay current with language proficiency and interpretation skills? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 months ago - Updated 6 hours ago - Source: rescue.org