Interpreter

Center for Child Protection

Job Description

Job Title: Interpreter

Supervisor: Chief Team Relations and Forensics Officer

Summary: The Interpreter provides language translation and interpretation services to support the Child Protection Team during the investigation and prosecution of crimes involving children.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or associate degree with 3 years’ experience in translation or interpretation

· Certified interpreter

· Licensed Court Interpreter by the Texas Judicial Branch a plus

· Experience interpreting in the medical field or criminal justice system preferred

· Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish in written and spoken communication

· Ability to work with diverse groups/disciplines in stressful settings

· Ability to work within complex criminal justice systems

· Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team

· Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, especially in challenging and complex environments

· Ability to prepare accurate and complete records and reports

· Knowledge of fundamentals of effective interpretation

· Knowledge of standard practices and ethical standards in interpreting/translation

· Knowledge of computer software applications

Job Tasks:

1. Transcribes and translates audio/video recordings and/or written documents from Spanish to English to be used in court proceedings

2. Translates documents from English to Spanish

3. Assists with in-person interpretation between English and Spanish for clients, Center staff, and agency partners, as needed

4. Creates and maintains documentation of translations and interpretations conducted

5. Provides program support for forensic, clinical, and medical services, as needed

6. Adheres to the Center’s Code of Conduct

7. Attends monthly staff meetings

8. Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the mission, core values and vision of the organization and the children’s advocacy model

9. Performs other duties as assigned

FLSA:

Exempt

Physical Requirements:

Reaching Occasionally

Handling Occasionally

Hearing Frequently

Near Acuity Frequently

Vision Accommodation Occasionally

Color Vision Occasionally

Field of Vision Occasionally

Strength:

Light Work-Lift up to 20 pounds occasionally

Environmental Conditions:

Noise: Moderate

Work Situations:

Direct/Control/Plan

Influencing People

Dealing with People

Making Judgments/Decisions

Equal Opportunity Employer

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as required by their supervisor.

CACTX designates Children’s Advocacy Centers as an essential employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78724: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person