Per Diem -Spanish Medical Plus Interpreter

Ibero-American Action League, Inc. • City of Rochester, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Language and Equity Services or designee, the interpreter provides specialized Spanish- English interpretation services to individuals or groups for whom interpretation services have been requested. Interpretation services are provided primarily to the medical system but also to community organizations, businesses, groups, or individuals under contract with Ibero.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Provide professional, accurate, impartial, and culturally responsive Spanish- English interpretation across a wide range of settings, including medical, community, business, educational, social service, and other professional environments, maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, and appropriate ethical standards. Services are available to organizations, groups, and individuals to support clear, effective, and equitable communication.

Interpret spoken communication accurately while preserving the meaning, intent, tone, and register of the speaker, without adding, omitting, or altering information.

Adapt interpreting techniques and communication approaches to the setting, participants, subject matter, and communication needs of the individuals being served.

Maintain and continually develop language proficiency, interpreting skills, subject-matter knowledge, and professional competencies through formal and informal training, continuing education, and other professional development opportunities.

Participate in agency-required training and professional development activities, both within and outside of Ibero, as applicable to the role.

Comply with Ibero policies and procedures, applicable professional standards and codes of ethics, and all confidentiality and privacy requirements relevant to interpreting services.

Other functions as determined by the Director of Language and Equity Services or designee.

Requirements

• Have at least 40 hours of Medical Interpreter Training or other Interpreter training from an education-accredited organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical, general, community, education, entrepreneurship and business terminology in Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated basic skills in simultaneous interpretation and sigh translation, with intermediate to advanced skills in consecutive interpretation.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience providing interpretation services.
• Demonstrated language skills in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work when appointments are scheduled and periodically travel for training seminars.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate professionalism conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Spoken Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Written Communication - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with document translation preferred.
• CCHI or NBCMI certification preferred.
• Possession of a valid N.Y.S. driver’s license is preferred.
• A combination of training and experience other than the specified, if judged to be adequate for the job, may be accepted by the President and CEO.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, accurate, impartial, and culturally responsive Spanish- English interpretation across a wide range of settings, including medical, community, business, educational, social service, and other professional environments, maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, and appropriate ethical standards.
• Interpret spoken communication accurately while preserving the meaning, intent, tone, and register of the speaker, without adding, omitting, or altering information.
• Adapt interpreting techniques and communication approaches to the setting, participants, subject matter, and communication needs of the individuals being served.
• Maintain and continually develop language proficiency, interpreting skills, subject-matter knowledge, and professional competencies through formal and informal training, continuing education, and other professional development opportunities.
• Participate in agency-required training and professional development activities, both within and outside of Ibero, as applicable to the role.
• Comply with Ibero policies and procedures, applicable professional standards and codes of ethics, and all confidentiality and privacy requirements relevant to interpreting services.
• Other functions as determined by the Director of Language and Equity Services or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed