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    Community Interpreter Intern - New York, United States - International Rescue Committee

    International Rescue Committee
    International Rescue Committee New York, United States

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's 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 world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

    BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee(IRC) responds to the
    world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their
    lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety,
    dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

    SCOPE OF
    VOLUNTEER WORK:     The Community Interpreter intern is
    an unpaid position to support the IRC in NJ's community interpreter project. The Community Interpreter Program
    intends to expand language access to facilitate clear communication between
    clients and staff members, and to provide a forum for members of the NJ
    community to support refugees, asylum seekers and other immigrants, build their
    interpretation skills and their resumes. The Community Interpretation Program
    for the IRC in New Jersey will work closely with the Resettlement Department
    and Intake and Casework Department to recruit and train new volunteer
    interpreters.

    The ideal candidates will have prior
    experience in the field of interpretation, preferably in a coordination role.
    They must also be available for a 12 month period. Due to the nature of the program, the
    Community Interpretation volunteer may not need to volunteer for a set amount
    of hours every week but should be available for a minimum of eight hours per
    week and up to fifteen, if possible.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Participate in mandatory interpreter training prior to initiating volunteer position.
    • Provide
      interpretation and occasional translation services for clients and IRC
      staff as needed for meetings in the office and/or home visits.
      Topics for discussion include, but are not limited to: case management,
      employment, social services/benefits, immigration paperwork, and youth
      program intake.
    • Communicate
      effectively in person and by telephone.
    • Participate
      in ongoing trainings as scheduled.
    • Collaborate
      with other IRC in NJ programs as necessary.
    • Adhere
      to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client
      privacy.
    Minimum Qualifications:

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • The ideal candidates will have experience as an interpreter.
    • Experience working with immigrants or refugees in a social service setting.
    • Must have excellent verbal English language skills.
    • Ability to fluently speak at least one of the following languages: Haitian Creole, Spanish, Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Kiswahili, French, others.
    • Must be willing to work varied hours Monday-Friday between 9 am and 6 pm.
    • Must be over 18 years of age.
    • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Access and Word, E-mail).
    • Ability to pass a background check.
    • Adhere to professional standards of confidentiality and boundary-setting.

    This position reports
    to the Community Engagement Coordinator

    IRC leading the way From Harm To Home.


    Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

    Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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