Position: Uzbek Linguist

Location: Multiple

Language Requirement: 2+IRL level

Position Description:

This position is supporting Health and Human Services (HHS) providing refugee support to unaccompanied minors in need of translation services. We are looking for linguists who are fluent in Uzbek (reading/writing/speaking/listening) at a 2+IRL level. Linguists shall translate information to and for Care Staff and other individuals, as appropriate. Linguists serve as Communication Liaisons to ensure accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation is available in a variety of settings. Services shall be rendered in-person while onsite. Linguist translation and interpretation support shall:

* Provide in-person, onsite interpretation at Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) programs and service sites

* Relay important deadlines, instructions, questions, and other communication from Support Care Staff to UC/UAM/URM in their native or preferred language

* Assist UC/UAM/URM in communicating any concerns, questions, or other information to staff when UC/UAM/URM are not fluent or comfortable speaking English or the language spoken by Care Staff

* Provide translation/interpretation services to aid in orienting UC/UAM/URM to community resources as requested

* Assist staff with building rapport and understanding the cultural context of the ORR populations they serve. The linguist does not replace the role of the program(s) case manager or clinician, but rather serves as a person with which the UC/UAM/URM can build a cultural connection. To the extent possible, conversations must remain lighthearted to alleviate stress and anxiety in children

Requirements:

* Candidate shall have a working proficiency in Uzbek and English. Must pass language testing with an Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level 2+ in English and Uzbek.

* Candidate must be able to pass all program required background checks.

* Candidate must possess, and maintain, a valid U.S. driver's license.

* Candidate must be willing and able to travel up to 100% of the time while living in a hotel for up to several months at a time while on assignment.