Interpreter/Translator

Lutheran Social Service•Sioux Falls, SD

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Mission-Driven Team Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS) is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of communities across the state. Our mission: Inspired by God's love, we care for, support, and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Each year, LSS impacts the lives of South Dakotans over 27,000 times through a diverse range of programs and services. As one of South Dakota’s largest private nonprofit human service agencies, LSS serves individuals of all ages, faiths, races, and economic backgrounds with professional, confidential, and affordable services. Our values form the foundation of who we are and how we operate. At LSS, we prioritize a whole-person, family-centered approach to care within a continuum of services. Do you enjoy part-time, on-call work? Enjoy excellent income by assisting non-English speakers with obtaining medical, legal, and community services. #YouareLSS

Requirements

Must meet all requirements to be qualified to apply for this position.
Residency near the Sioux Falls, SD area is required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
For medical interpretation assignments, interpreters must meet applicable health screening, vaccination, and medical examination requirements established by assignment locations or partner organizations.
Up-to-date on vaccinations and medical exams (for medical interpretation assignments)
Must have bi-lingual skills. Demonstrate fluency in both written and spoken English and at least one target language.
Must successfully complete all required background screenings in accordance with agency policy and applicable law. Including criminal history screenings, criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, distributing drugs or sex crimes.
Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain proof of automobile insurance, and meet agency requirements for approved driver status, or be able to obtain approved driver status upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to candidates fluent in Spanish, Vietnamese, Kunama, French, Swahili, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Haitian-Creole, Tigrinya or other high-demand languages.
Applicants fluent in additional languages are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide professional in-person interpretation (verbal and/or written) across the Sioux Falls area
Provide translation services with written documents across the Sioux Falls area
Conduct pre-session communications with clients and non-English speakers
Receive and review session briefings prior to interpreting
Deliver real-time, face-to-face interpretation, accurately translating spoken statements both ways
Active listening skills to interpret intent and context effectively
Professional demeanor, respectful of cultural differences and special needs