Interpreter I

Ascentria Care Alliance; Quinsigamond Village (MA); On-site; USD 31,657 - 33,640; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit health services organization is seeking a Language Bank Interpreter to provide professional interpretation services for individuals with limited English proficiency in various settings including judicial and health environments. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, be fluent in English, and a target language, and possess a certificate from Language Bank Basic Training. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Expected pay ranges from $22.98 to $24.42 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Fluent in English and target language.
• Certificate of successfully completed Language Bank Basic Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpretation services.
• Convey the content and spirit of the speaker accurately.
• Keep all assignment-related information confidential.

Skills

Fluent in English and target language

Effective interpretation

Professional appearance and conduct

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college preferred

Job description

Description

Summary: A Language Bank Interpreter provides professional interpretation services to assist in communication between people who have limited English proficiency and service providers in judicial proceedings, health settings, or social services venues.

Pay Range: $22.98 - $24.42 per hour. The pay range is the authorized pay for this position and is displayed only for jobs based in Massachusetts and Vermont. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

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. Never counsels, advises or interjects personal opinions into interpreted situations.
• Must be dependable, reliable and prompt at all times.
• Keeps all assignment‑related information strictly confidential.
• Provides consecutive and simultaneous oral interpretation between languages depending on the situation.
• Accepts assignments using discretion with regard to skill, setting and the clients involved.
• Follows the interpreter code of ethics for medical and legal settings designed by a recognized entity such as IMIA, NCIHC.
• Functions in a manner appropriate to each interpreted situation; demonstrating professional appearance, conduct and promptness.
• 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.
• Fluent 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 Language Bank Basic 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.

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