Interpreter

Thrive and Change Lives

At Catholic Charities over 70% of our managers were promoted from within!

We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!

Flexible Work Schedules

Remitted Tuition

Professional Development

Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits

Professional Supervision and Coaching

Recognition and Appreciation Programs

Opportunities for Growth and Promotion

Responsibilities

The Interpreter will provide interpretation for RSSP staff and outside services; including interpreting at medical appointments, job interviews, and other services. They will Interpret for internal staff and external support services as assigned. Maintain case notes documenting interpretation services. Assist employment specialists and case managers with activities and services that facilitate client self-sufficiency. Report areas of concern to case managers, employment specialists, and the RSSP Program Manager as necessary for the well-being of the client. Maintain client confidentiality, disclosing information only to appropriate program staff. Regularly attend agency staff meetings. Maintain guidelines established by the funding sources and Catholic Charities policies and procedures.

The languages needed for this position are:

Somali

Sundanese

Spanish

Rohingya

This position is On-Call. Pay is $21.00 per Hour

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:

Fluent in

Somali

Sudanese

Spanish

Rohingya

Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with working with culturally diverse families or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Licenses/Certificate/Clearances:

Valid N.Y.S. Drivers License,

registered and insured vehicle,

N.Y.S. Child Abuse Registry clearance.

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word.

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:

Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at client’s homes and/or community facilities which may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals

Manual dexterity sufficient to work with children/adults in a challenging and active environment.

On-Call