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Interpreter

turlock, ca usa

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: turlock, ca usa
  • Grade: Junior level - Junior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Translations and Languages
    • Resettlement, Asylum and Integration
  • Closing Date: Closed

Requisition ID: req7871

Job Title: Interpreter

Sector: Resettlement, Asylum and Integration

Employment Category: Occasional

Employment Type: Part-Time

Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable

Location: Turlock, CA USA

Job Description

Job Overview: IRC is looking for a dedicated, compassionate professional to support our case management team. This position allows staff to make an impact on individuals' quality of life, self-worth, and independence. The interpreter will provide interpretation and translation services for clients who possess limited proficiency in English. This position is part-time, with shifts scheduled on an as-needed basis. The interpreter provides services in person and/or over-the-phone, depending upon need.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Providing interpretation in Arabic, Russian, French, Swahili, Spanish, Nepali, Burmese, Farsi/Dari or other languages of IRC clients.

  • Providing IRC staff with interpretation support as they work with clients both in one-on-one and group settings.

  • Attend job interviews, orientations, and other appointments with clients to interpret meetings and discussions

  • Provide clerical support and assist participants to complete basic forms

  • Travel in and around the service delivery area to facilitate housing set-ups, build community relationships and represent the IRC with community partners.

  • Strict adherence to IRC Code of Conduct for Interpreters

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Resettlement Coordinator
Position directly supervises:
Volunteers and Interns

Qualifications

  • Skills and Abilities: Fluency or near-fluency in English and interpretation language(s).

  • Education in linguistics or related field and/or evidence of training in interpretation techniques a plus.

  • Prior experience providing interpretive services strongly desired.

  • You work well within a team and are detail oriented, patient, professional, and reliable.

  • You are available for work assignments during regular business hours, evening and weekend availability a strong plus; some local travel required.

  • You have integrity, compassion, and a positive attitude.



 

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