Interpreter All Languages (Worcester)

Ascentria Care Alliance; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 35,886 - 38,338; Part time

Job summary

Ascentria Care Alliance is seeking an Interpreter II in Worcester, Massachusetts, to provide professional interpretation services for individuals with limited English proficiency. The role involves handling various interpreting modes and maintaining confidentiality while adhering to the interpreter code of ethics.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma, advanced language proficiency, and be ready to work a flexible schedule. This position emphasizes professionalism and reliability while interacting in judicial proceedings, health settings, and social services.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Acceptable criminal background check.
• Must be willing to travel and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpretation services in various settings.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding assignment-related information.
• Follow interpreter code of ethics for medical and legal settings.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in English and target language

Effective and accurate interpretation

Professional conduct and appearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college preferred

Certificate in National Recognized Interpreting Training

Job description

Job Details

Role: Interpreter II

Pay Range: $26.05-$27.83 per hour

The pay range is the authorized pay for this position and is displayed only for jobs based in Massachusetts and Vermont, where pay transparency laws require disclosure. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

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.
• Perform 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 advance 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.