Job Description
Title Interpreter/Translator
Job Type Ministerial
Reports to Interpreter/Translator Coordinator
Position Description:
This part-time position provides interpretation and translation services to clients of Catholic Charities.
Key Tasks
- Interpret for Spanish speaking patients in the Xavier pregnancy program and other programs of Catholic Charities as needed
- Coordinate with Catholic Charities and other programs to assist with client’s other needs
- Ensure client’s dignity and Catholic values are always upheld
- Enter shift data in ETO and help produce reports
- Work cooperatively with Interpreter Coordinator to monitor program needs, effectiveness, areas of improvement
- Provide interpretation for two weekly on call shifts
- Duties as assigned
Key Skills
- Strong understanding of Catholic social teaching
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or related experience
- Interpreter certified
- Interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication (English and Spanish)
- Problem solving and decision making abilities
- Ability to handle intense job situations due to the nature of the appointments
- PC literate with Word, Excel, Outlook
Key Attributes
- Commitment to the mission and vision of Catholic Charities
- Flexible to work weekdays, weekends, nights and on short notice
- Detailed and organized
- Flexible and dynamic
- Self-motivated and self starter
- Team player and able to work on own initiative
- Professional and positive approach |
