Contractual Interpreter

Jewish Family Services Of Washtenaw County•Ann Arbor, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & COMPETENCIES Assists staff by providing interpreting and translating in communicating with clients Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Translates written documents to and from English Assists and supports the entire staff in any tasks needed to ensure smooth operations of the agency. OTHER DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & COMPETENCIES Shares professional knowledge with staff by seeking out professional development opportunities and sharing new learning with staff. Supports agency operations by appropriately representing the agency in all forums and by demonstrating commitment to agency philosophy, mission, goals, policies and procedures. Contributes to effective use of agency resources by identifying and implementing options for cost containment. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Uses time effectively by appropriately planning, organizing and scheduling required work hours to meet agency needs. Demonstrates effective judgment by making appropriate decisions, as well as conducting and maintaining a professional manners and appearance at all times. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with health and safety guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Experience working with multicultural, diverse populations, including refugees.
Multilingual ability required
Must have excellent organizational skills to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
Ability to express oneself in an articulate and effective manner both verbally and in written communication.

Responsibilities

Assists staff by providing interpreting and translating in communicating with clients
Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Translates written documents to and from English
Assists and supports the entire staff in any tasks needed to ensure smooth operations of the agency.
Shares professional knowledge with staff by seeking out professional development opportunities and sharing new learning with staff.
Supports agency operations by appropriately representing the agency in all forums and by demonstrating commitment to agency philosophy, mission, goals, policies and procedures.
Contributes to effective use of agency resources by identifying and implementing options for cost containment.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Uses time effectively by appropriately planning, organizing and scheduling required work hours to meet agency needs.
Demonstrates effective judgment by making appropriate decisions, as well as conducting and maintaining a professional manners and appearance at all times.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with health and safety guidelines.