What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter/Translator position at Lutheran Social Service?
Are you a Spanish or Haitian Creole speaker in or around Yankton? Do you enjoy part-time, on-call, meaningful work? Enjoy excellent income by assisting non-English speakers with obtaining medical, legal, and community services. #YouAreLSS
HOURS: On call. Appointments start at 7:30 am, or 8 am to 2 pm, or 3pm on most days, with emergency calls outside of those hours.
BENEFITS:
- $300 hiring bonus*
- 401K Match
- 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. Interpreting services must be provided in person. Residency near the Yankton area is required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Seeking Interpreters/Translators for Spanish and/or Haitian Creole. Successful candidates will meet fluency standards with both oral and written communications, with competency in medical vocabulary. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Secondary, high school or higher diploma in the target language is considered a plus, or over five years experience in interpreting Haitian Creole. Requires updated vaccination and medical examinations to be eligible for medical interpretation assignments. Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Requires valid auto insurance, driver’s license, and/or the ability to obtain approved driver status.
RESPOND BY: open until filled
An Equal Opportunity Employer
*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.
SERVICE: Multi-Cultural Center
