Staff Interpreter - Occasional

Job Description

About the IRC: Founded in 1933, the IRC is a leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. In the U.S., the IRC resettles approximately 11,000 refugees per year and provides numerous program services to assist the refugee from their arrival through citizenship. The IRC in Salt Lake City opened it office in 1994 and provides resettlement services through extended case management to newly arrived refugees for up to 24-months as well as over twenty different programs to educate and empower refugees.

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. As part of the interpreting team, interpreters will receive structured professional development support and exposure to all program areas within IRC SLC. The interpreter will work on average 10/15 hours weekly and no more than 18.5 hours per week. The following languages are needed:

· Arabic

· Burmese

· Chin

· Dari

· Karen

· Kinyarwanda or Kirundi

· Nepali

· Sango

· Somali

· Spanish

· Swahili

· Tigrinya

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.

Qualifications

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 one of the languages listed above. - Attention to detail and accuracy in work product. - Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

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.

Instructions:

Please include a cover letter stating what language you are applying for as an interpreter, along with the regular application process.