Interpreter – Haitian-Creole

International Rescue Committee; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 sick days

10 US holidays

20-25 paid time off days

Medical insurance starting at $143 per month

Dental starting at $6.50 per month

Vision starting at $5 per month

403b retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A global humanitarian organization is seeking an Interpreter – Haitian-Creole to provide in-person and remote interpretation for Limited English Proficient individuals. The ideal candidate will have strong cultural sensitivity, proficiency in Haitian-Creole and English, and experience with immigrant populations. This role involves tracking assignments, participating in trainings, and supporting various projects. Competitive benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma strongly preferred.
• Interpretation certification preferred.
• Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred.
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
• Cultural sensitivity; ability to build trust with clients, colleagues, and partners.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• Spoken proficiency in Haitian-Creole.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Reliable transportation to appointment locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation to LEP individuals.
• Track assignments and work hours within designated software.
• Participate in trainings and assessments.
• May support special projects and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Attention to detail

Proficient in English

Spoken proficiency in Haitian-Creole

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma strongly preferred

Interpretation certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Interpreter – Haitian-Creole role at International Rescue Committee (IRC).

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people affected by conflict and disaster. IRC is a global humanitarian organization operating in many countries and cities. If you are a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, consider joining IRC to impact the lives of people in need.

Job Overview

The Haitian-Creole Interpreter provides in-person and/or remote interpretation to support Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals and their service providers with accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality. Activities include providing professional interpretation services, using software to track assignments, and participating in occasional trainings and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation to LEP individuals and service providers in settings such as clinics, hospitals, schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies. Services may be rendered in-person, via telephone, videoconference, or other virtual means.
• Track assignments and work hours within designated software.
• Participate in trainings and assessments.
• May support special projects and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma strongly preferred.
• Interpretation certification preferred.
• Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred.
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
• Cultural sensitivity; ability to build trust with clients, colleagues, and partners.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• Spoken proficiency in Haitian-Creole; other client-language requirements as needed.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Reliable transportation to appointment locations.

Working Environment

A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field work within the service delivery area. May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on factors including labor market, internal equity, budget, location, and candidate experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US Benefits

We offer a comprehensive set of benefits in the US, including: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement plan with immediately vested matching, disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.