Haitian Creole Interpreter in Marlborough MA

Ascentria; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Language Bank Interpreter to facilitate communication between non-English speakers and service providers. This role is crucial in judicial, health, and social service settings, where your skills will bridge language barriers and ensure accurate interpretation. You will be responsible for delivering messages faithfully, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to ethical standards. If you are reliable, adaptable, and possess a strong command of both English and another language, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in your community while enjoying a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; two years of college preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in English and target language is essential.
• Must have a National Recognized Interpreting Training Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpretation services in various settings.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the interpreter code of ethics.
• Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and conduct.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in English

Impartial interpretation skills

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college

Tools

National Recognized Interpreting Training Certificate

Job description

Summary:

A Language Bank Interpreter provides professional interpretation services to assist in the communication between people who are limited in their proficiency of the English language and service providers in judicial proceedings, health settings, or social services venues.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Renders the message faithfully; always conveying the content and spirit of the speaker, using the language most readily understood by the person(s) being served.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and prompt at all times.
• Keeps all assignment-related information strictly confidential.
• Ready to perform any of the three interpreting modes: consecutive, simultaneous, and sight-translation at any point in time depending on the situation.
• Accepts assignments using discretion with regard to skill, setting, and the clients involved.
• Functions in a manner appropriate to each interpreted situation; demonstrating professional appearance, conduct, and promptness.
• Follows the interpreter code of Ethics for Medical and Legal settings designed by a recognized entity such as IMIA, NAJIT, NCIHC.
• Performs other related duties incidental to work described herein to assist in meeting the goals of Ascentria and the department.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Two years of college preferred.
• Demonstrate an advanced proficiency level in English and target language.
• Ability to provide effective, accurate, and impartial interpretation, both receptively and expressively of English to the target language and from the target language to English.
• Certificate of successfully completed National Recognized Interpreting Training.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Acceptable criminal background check.
• Must be willing to travel and work a flexible schedule.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

Physical Demands are generally:

Sedentary: Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Repeat the same movements.

• Requires driving own vehicle to various sites.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.

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