Job Description

Foreign Language Interpreter (In-person) - St. Louis

St Louis, MO, US, 63119-5387 Use your language skills to make a difference in your community. Interpreting and translation work ensures life-giving, even life-saving, resources and services are accessible. Join our team of language professionals and help people be heard. Job Summary Position Classification: PRN (As-Needed / On-Call) This position is classified as PRN (Pro Re Nata), meaning as-needed and assignment-based. This position does not guarantee a set number of hours. Assignments are scheduled based on client demand and interpreter availability. An Interpreter is responsible for facilitating interpretation sessions in a professional, focused manner and utilizing the necessary equipment to provide accurate and complete interpretation. Interpreters must possess and maintain a high level of skill, proficiency, and professionalism in interpreting. Due to the sensitive nature of much of the information processed during an interpretation session, a high degree of integrity and confidentiality must be always maintained. Flexible on-call hours Monday - Friday, possible weekends as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Fluency in target language and English and skilled in the associated cultural dynamics
• Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional accent differences to find ways of communicating with Limited English Proficiency speakers
• Knowledge of industry-specific terminology
• Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Facilitate many kinds of conversations – emergencies, medical procedures, legal situations.
• Demonstrate full compliance with LAMP standards and policies, and the Code of Ethics
• Maintain professional standards by attending continuing education trainings to maintain the highest standards for delivery of service.
• Handle conference calls when on-site interpreting is not necessary.
• Willing to do drug screening, TB test, and Background check.
• Complete required annual Immunization Records and compliances trainings
• Will need reliable transportation.

Job Requirements

Ability to read, write and speak the target language at a native level fluency. Proficient in both English and the target language vocabularies typically used in formal, consultative, and casual modes of communication. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills Exude extreme professionalism through appearance, attitude, punctuality and posture. Eligibility to work for any U.S. employer. Work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred. Professional certification and training is a plus experience in relevant areas other than interpretation (e.g., healthcare, legal) is a plus.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Our Mission

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence. Empowering people and building relationships by bridging cultural and linguistic divides through the provision of interpreting, translation, and related educational services.

Benefits

As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you'll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.

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