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).
