Ascentria Care Alliance
Interpreter I
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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.