What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter/Translator position at Lutheran Social Service?
HOURS: Part-time, on-call, as needed.
BENEFITS:
- $300 hiring bonus*
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Assistance Program
SALARY: Variable, based on appointment
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide professional, verbal, and/or written interpretation to organizations throughout the Tri-State area. Maintain confidentiality. Interpreting services must be provided in person.
QUALIFICATIONS: Seeking interpreters/translators for Spanish and/or Haitian Creole. High School diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have bi-lingual skills. Willingness to submit to record checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, distributing drugs or sex crimes.
Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Requires valid auto insurance, driver’s license, and/or the ability to obtain approved driver status. Residency near the Huron area is required, but we will consider residents in or near Aberdeen.
Successful candidates will meet fluency standards with both oral and written communications, with competency in medical vocabulary. Possession of a medical interpreter certificate is highly favorable. Requires updated vaccination and medical examinations to be eligible for medical interpretation assignments.
RESPOND BY: open until filled
An Equal Opportunity Employer
*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.
SERVICE: Multi-Cultural Center
