Interpreter - Erie en undefined

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating, and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at www.refugees.org.

OVERVIEW 

 The Interpreter is responsible for listening to, understanding, and translating spoken or written statements from one language to another. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by converting one spoken or written language to another; 
• Interpreters maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality to protect clients' privacy at all times; 
• Conform to all rules and regulations of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants; 
• Attend continuing education training, as recommended; and 
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by supervisor. 

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated is not to be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s). 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Bilingual/Multilingual ability is required; and 
• Demonstrated support of USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace. 
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine required.

 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS  

• Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training; 
• Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity; 
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands; 
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying; and 
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements). 

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

Please submit a resume with cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application. 

References will be required at the time of the final interview. 

No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.