Nepali Full Time Interpreter

Location:

Manchester Office, 340 Granite Street, 3rd Floor, Manchester, NH 03102, USA.

As a Language Bank Interpreter, your job is to provide expert interpretation services for Haitian Creole and English speakers. Our primary objective is to assist individuals who may face challenges in effectively communicating due to limited proficiency in English. The Language Bank serves clients who are primarily service providers in legal proceedings, healthcare settings, or social service venues. Because of the sensitive and personal nature of the information we handle, it is essential to maintain a high level of professionalism while facilitating communication as a Language Bank representative.

• Render messages faithfully, always conveying the content and spirit of the speaker in the language most readily understood by the person(s) being served.
• Be dependable, reliable, and prompt at all times.
• Keep all assignment‑related information strictly confidential.
• Be ready to perform any of the three interpreting modes—consecutive, simultaneous, and sight‑translation—depending on the situation.
• Accept assignments with discretion regarding skill, setting, and the clients involved.
• Function appropriately for each interpreted situation; demonstrate professional appearance, conduct, and punctuality.
• Follow the interpreter code of ethics for medical and legal settings as designed by a recognized entity such as IMIA, NAJIT, or NCIHC.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein to assist in meeting the goals of Ascentria and the department.

• High School Diploma or GED required; two years of college preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Haitian Creole.
• Ability to provide effective, accurate, and impartial interpretation, both receptively and expressively, from English to Haitian Creole and from Haitian Creole to English.
• Certificate of successfully completed nationally recognized interpreting training.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Acceptable criminal background check.
• Willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule.

Sedentary work with occasional walking or standing for brief periods and repetitive motions. Duties include driving own vehicle to various sites and speaking clearly so listeners can understand. Specific physical requirements include attention to one source of sound, hearing and recognizing sounds, and seeing details of objects at various distances.

Yes.

Required: High School or better.
Preferred: Associates or better.

Preferred: 2 years related interpretation experience.

Preferred:
Nationally recognized interpreting certification.

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