Interpreter

SSON; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Interpreter to bridge communication gaps for individuals facing language barriers in Arizona. This role involves providing interpretation services across various sectors including education, legal, and medical fields. The ideal candidate will possess fluency in multiple languages and have a strong background in interpretation, ensuring that all communications are clear and accurate. Join a mission-driven organization that values community engagement and offers a dynamic work environment where your skills can make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in multiple languages including Spanish and Arabic.
• 5+ years of experience in interpretation for legal and medical settings.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpreting spoken work situations like lectures and meetings.
• Utilizing technology to transcribe spoken English in some settings.

Skills

Fluency in multiple languages

Oral and written communication

Problem-solving skills

Social awareness and empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Cayuse Civil, LLC provides community focused technology solutions, program management, and business process services. Our integrated offerings, credentials, and diverse status allow local and state clients to engage quickly and confidently with Cayuse to deliver high-quality services on time and within budget.

The interpreter will provide interpretation within the State of Arizona to agencies to reach individuals with a language barrier. Interpretation will consist of but not limited to education, legal, medical, environmental, and social services, etc. This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately interpreting spoken work situations like lectures, conversations, and meetings.
• Utilizing technology to transcribe spoken English in some settings.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Job Skills and Qualifications

• Must be fluent in one or more of the following languages Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Cantonese, Chin Hakka, Dari, Farsi/Persian, French, German, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Khmer/Cambodian, Karen, Ilocano, Lao, Mandarin, Mam, Nepali, Pashto, Persian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Samoan, Tagalog, Telugu, Thai, Tigrinya, Tongan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, and/or Vietnamese
• High school, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent in years of experience
• Preferred Court Certified, Court Professional Certificate Program (CPC), Federal Court Interpreting Exam (FCICE), legal training, MISS, RID certification
• Credentialed by the Arizona Judicial Branch Court Interpreter Credentialing Program (ACICP)
• Tier 1, 2 through 4, or Tier A
• 5+ years of experience in language liasion, court/legal services, education, medical, environmental, and/or military interpretation
• Must be comfortable interpreting for these organizations National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI), Department of Social services (DSHS), Certified Health Interpretation (CHI), Federal Courts, Legal, Economic, and World Bank.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment
  
  

Minimum Skills

• The ability to facilitate communication with discretion and impartiality.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication
• A wide breadth of knowledge in a variety of topics
• Strong social awareness for interpretation with empathy and attentiveness
• The ability to track and remember information and concepts while simultaneously interpreting them.
• Physical stamina and dexterity for extended interpretation sessions
• Must possess problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.
  
  
  

Reports to Deputy Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment.
• On-call as needed.
• Language service professional will be notified within 24 to 48 hours of potential jobs that come in and language is needed.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties while standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.
  
  
  

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

USD $30.00 - USD $45.00 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Events Services

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