MHPSS Ukrainian Interpreter(s)

Provide interpreting support for MHPSS activities and communication needs.

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Overview

Provide interpreting support for MHPSS activities and communication needs.

You have:

  • Experience in interpreting for mental health services.
  • Ability to assist in documentation and referrals.
  • Strong communication skills in Ukrainian and English.

Job Description

Job Overview/Summary: Under the guidance and direct supervision of the MHPSS Manager, the Interpreter(s) provide support services on communication and documentation issues.

Major Responsibilities:

- To interpret during individual and group counselling sessions, as well as psycho-education activities. Interpretation for the individual sessions might also be provided remotely (phone or online). - Assist in communication between IRC staff, other staff, beneficiaries and/ or any other relevant parties - Assist in documentation and referrals - Assist in collection of information and data and case identification - Assist in planning and conducting visits at sites (, urban settings, collective accommodations and any other place where the team is operating) - Support MHPSS activities wherever they take place - Conducting administrative duties as required

Qualifications

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a challenging interpretation experience you faced and how you handled it? This question assesses your problem-solving skills and adaptability in high-pressure situations. Detail the situation, your role, and emphasize the outcome and lessons learned.
How do you ensure accuracy in your interpretation, particularly in sensitive situations? The interviewer is looking for your techniques for maintaining clarity and precision in communication. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to interpret for a vulnerable individual; how did you ensure they felt comfortable? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to manage language barriers during group sessions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle confidentiality and sensitive information during your interpreting work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org