Interpreter I

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.
• 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

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of college education is preferred.
• Fluent in English and target language is required.
• 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 is required.
• Certificate of successfully completed Language Bank Basic Training is required.
• Two years of related experience is preferred.
• Acceptable criminal background check is required.
• Must be willing to travel and work a flexible schedule.