Swahili Interpreter

• A high school diploma, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent course of study in an institution of higher education either in the United States or abroad.
• Completed interpreter training in The Community Interpreter, Bridging the Gap, Seal of Biliteracy, or comparable interpreter training program and/or complete within first 3 months of hire date.

Special Skills

• Relevant work experience in the field of interpreting.
• Proven oral proficiency and basic reading and writing skills in both English and Swahili. 
• Oral proficiency and basic reading and writing in Kinyarwanda is also preferred. 
• Experience in delivering services to low-income communities (hospitals, schools, social services agencies) is preferred. 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling multiple tasks at once.

• Provides Swahili interpreting for clients and JVS staff.
• Follows the Interpreter’s Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, privacy policies and JVS Code of Conduct.
• Understands and implements the roles of an interpreter, primarily working as a conduit, clarifier and culture broker within the session.
• Works collaboratively with JVS staff in other duties related to language access: telephone reminder calls, conference calls, scheduling program meetings.
• Willingness to meet in clients’ homes accompanied by staff.
• Willingness to take interpretation appointments with customers in the Kansas City area as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation in order to take appointments outside of JVS.
• Works collaboratively with Interpreter Services Manager with regards to scheduling and program requirements.
• Assist with coverage of the Interpreter Services desk when Interpreter Services Manager is out or in a meeting.
• Maintains professionalism and strives to continually increase interpreting proficiency by learning new terms and improving skills. 
• Technical knowledge and ability to learn new software including Fluency and ClientTrack and judgment to accomplish required tasks in those systems.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and highly flexible in daily work. 
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that is multicultural and multilingual.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships with both internal and external collaborators.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word and internet-based communication and time management software. 

• Hours: regular 8-hour day within the workweek. Compensated for time outside of a 40-hour workweek.
• Hours are tracked through Paylocity. 
• Effort tracked to programs through separate system.
• Much of the work is typically performed in an interior temperature-controlled office work environment.