Dari Interpreter

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worlds worst humanitarian crises helping to restore health safety education economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein the IRC is one of the worlds largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO) at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety dignity and hope to millions. If youre a solutions-driven passionate change-maker come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview:
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 services use of software to track assignments and occasional trainings and assessments.

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.
Track assignments and work hours within designated software.
Participate in trainings and assessments.
May support special projects and initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:Education and Certifications:

High school diploma strongly preferred.
Interpretation certification Experience:
Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred.
Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly Skills & Competencies:
Cultural sensitivity; ability to build trust with clients colleagues and partners.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity Service Equality and accordance with these values the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding Conflicts of Interest Fiscal Integrity and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection power sharing debate and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Cookies: Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of the US these include: 10 sick days 10 US holidays 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure medical insurance starting at $163 per month dental starting at $6.50 per month and vision starting at $5 per month FSA for healthcare and commuter costs a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching disability & life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.