Interpreter All Languages (Worcester)

Language Bank; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Language Bank in Worcester, MA is seeking an Interpreter II to provide professional interpretation across judicial, health and social services settings. You will render messages faithfully in consecutive, simultaneous, and sight-translation modes, ensuring clear, accurate communication for limited-English speakers.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong English and target-language skills, and flexibility to travel.

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

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.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in English and TL

Interpretation ability (consecutive, a

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college preferred

Certificate of National Recognized Interpreting Training

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.

Job Title

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.

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.

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