Interpreter

Job Title: Interpreter

Sector: Interpretation

Employment Category: Occasional

Location: Missoula, MT USA

Job Description

Scope:

Under the direction and supervision of the IRC Missoula Resettlement Director, the Interpreter will provide up to 17 hours/week of interpreting and written translation services for refugees during airport pick-up, R&P services, home visits, assessment, cultural orientations, referrals, registrations, job development, school enrollment, and other appointments. 

Responsibilities: 

Assist in facilitating communication between IRC staff and refugee clients by providing literal interpretation on-site.    
Assist other agency professionals with non-English/limited English speaking patients in filling out a variety of forms for program eligibility, registration, and other activities as instructed by the Resettlement Director. 
Assist in creating and/or coordinating written translation services and access to other multilingual resources as requested/necessary. 
Translate written materials and prepare written reports as needed or instructed by the Resettlement Director.
Communicate regularly with the Resettlement Director and Caseworkers and/or other IRC staff about outcomes of appointments/services provided. 
When requested, remind clients of appointments and explain or arrange for transportation. 
May require transportation of clients to appointments.
Comply with all policies and protocols of the agency. 
Participate in all program meetings and staff development activities, including orientation and training activities for interpreters and staff.
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English and client languages: Arabic, Tigrinya, Swahili, Ahmaric, and others as needed.
Minimum of 1 year of related professional experience; preferably working with refugees
Minimum of 1 year of professional interpreting experience
Ability to effectively communicate and work independently as well as a team member in a cross-cultural environment.
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
Ability to work well with various people, including refugee clients, local service providers, field professionals, etc. 
Ability to maintain client confidentiality
Valid driver’s license; current and legally sufficient insurance and reliable personal transportation

Work Environment: 

Time spent in a variety of settings including a traditional office environment, public service provider locations, and client homes
Travel in and around the service provision area
Work may be required on occasion outside of traditional business hours (i.e. evenings & weekends)