TRANSLATION, INTERPRETATION, AND INTER-CULTURAL WORKER
LOCATION: County Clare
REPORTING TO: Resettlement Support Worker, Clare
TERMS: Fixed-term (**Apply on the website** months) **Apply on the
website** hours per week Contract
OBJECTIVES
The main objective of the role is to provide interpretation,
translation, and cross-cultural support for recently arrived refugees
who will be resettled in Wicklow. It will involve assisting the
Resettlement Support Worker, volunteers, and relevant services to
interact effectively with the new arrivals via interpretation and
translation of documents.
QUALIFICATIONS STRONGLY DESIRABLE
* Hold a professional qualification in interpretation studies.
* Native Arabic speaker, or a holder of a Third Level Qualification
in Arabic.
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:
* An excellent understanding of the skills needed for professional
interpretation.
* Excellent command of English and Arabic, both written and oral.
* Interpreting and translation experience in a formal setting,
either in a voluntary or employed capacity.
* Ability to confidently interpret complex pieces of information on
a variety of issues including medical, legal, education, housing, and
social services.
* Some knowledge of HSE, other local agencies and service providers,
and Government Departments is desirable.
* Knowledge of different cultures and customs, particularly Islam
and Christianity, and their associated customs.
* In-depth knowledge of the issues facing migrants in Ireland,
particularly those who are at risk of social exclusion, poverty, and
discrimination.
* Some experience in delivering intercultural awareness information
to groups desirable.
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
