Job Description

About CWS:

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Purpose:

The Interpreter provides in-person and/or remote interpretation to facilitate, with accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality, the language needs of Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals and their service providers. Activities include providing professional interpretation and translation services, tracking assignments, attending occasional trainings and meetings.

Responsibilities:

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation to LEP individuals and service providers in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies. Services may be rendered in-person, via telephone, videoconference, or other virtual means
• Preferably also offer transportation to interviews and appointments as necessary. (Compensation is paid by CWS for mileage when using personal vehicle.)
• Provide relevant document translation
• Track assignments and work hours within designated software
• Participate in trainings and assessments
• May support special projects and initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications:

• High school diploma required
• Interpretation certification preferred

Work Experience:

• Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

• Cultural sensitivity; ability to build trust with clients, colleagues, and partners
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written
• Proficient in Ukrainian and Russian, both spoken and written
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Reliable transportation to appointment locations

Working Environment:

• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work
• Based in Garden Grove for in-person interpretation

Special Requirements:

• Superior English verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Fluency in a refugee language is required (Ukrainian and Russian).
• Proficiency in MS Word

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Remote job, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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