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 offers professional communications support and services to refugees.
Responsibilities
Offer professional interpretation and translation services to refugee clients, as well as transportation to interviews and appointments as necessary. (Compensation is paid by CWS for mileage when using personal vehicle.)
Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
Advocate on behalf of refugees, and refugee-serving voluntary agencies.
Document all contacts and services in client case files and maintain case note logs.
Attend trainings and conferences as requested by supervisor.
Keep informed about refugee and immigrant issues, and available services to refugees, using current information to better identify and serve refugee clients.
Represent the program at meetings and speaking engagements relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
Perform all duties in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
Undertake other duties as assigned.
Work varied hours, including some night and weekend work.
Qualifications
Superior English verbal and written communication skills are required. Fluency in a refugee language is required. (Required language(s): French, Somali, Tigrinya, and or Kinyarwanda)
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS' Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.
Experience: Previous work experience in interpretation and translation is desired. Cultural sensitivity is essential.
Skills: Proficiency in MS Word, email, and internet applications is desired.
Education & Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent life experience
Special Requirements
This position is mostly in-person but may provide some flexibility in working from home
Must have a valid driver's license and complete a motor vehicle record check if driving clients
Background check required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Benefits
CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes: - 403 (b) Retirement Plan - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Generous Paid TimeOff (21 Paid Days Off;27 Days after 2Years) - 14OfficialHolidays - Sick Time Off (12 Accrued monthly) - Life Insurance and AD&D - Long Term and Short-Term Disability - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Health Savings Account - Flexible Spending Accounts - Commuter Benefits
