Massachusetts Jobs

Overview

SOSi is actively seeking qualified, professional, and experienced Haitian-Creole interpreters to support the language needs of unhoused families in a 24/7 emergency shelter in Cambridge, MA.

Essential Job Duties

· Provide in-person and/or over-the-phone consecutive interpretation between Haitian-Creole and English and vice versa between shelter staff and low English proficiency individuals as required.

Minimum Requirements

· Possess one (1) year of experience interpreting.

· Highly proficient in both English and Target Language, ILR scale of 2+.

· Ability to speak English and Target Language fluently, including high to low levels of language register, regional colloquialisms, and slang expressions, and do so with clear and intelligible pronunciation.

· Ability to preserve the tone and emotional level of the speaker, as well as manage the delivery, speed, and length of the statement (projection, pace and pausing) of the speaker.

· Ability to maintain appropriate speed and projection while rendering interpretation, and request and incorporate clarification of speaker’s statements only when justified.

Preferred Qualifications

· American Translators Association (ATA) certification in interpretation or similar certification.

· Experience and/or training in shelters.

· Experience working with immigrant populations and child welfare.

Work Environment

· Work in a fast-paced environment and remain emotionally controlled.

· Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

· Ability to work flexible hours and shift work. We operate 24/7/365. Inside and outside, all weather conditions.