Upcoming Training Opportunity - Interpeter Training

Interpreter Trainees – Fall Training Session 2013

WRHA Language Access Interpreter Services

consist of a centralized pool of trained interpreters (casual employees) who are scheduled on an as-needed basis to work with service providers and limited/non-English speakers in a variety of healthcare and non-healthcare settings. These include hospitals, health clinics, private residences, personal care homes, long term care facilities, as well as a variety of other settings such as provincial courts and federal correctional institutions.

We are currently seeking individuals interested in becoming trained interpreters and are fluent in English and one or more of the following languages:

Arabic, Burmese, French, Karen, Mandarin, Oromo, Somali and Swahili.

Applications are currently being accepted for the

WRHA Interpreter Training session scheduled for September/October 2013. This unpaid 72-hour training is offered at no cost to participants (funded by Manitoba Immigration & Multiculturalism). In addition to the qualifications and assets listed below, training eligibility includes successful completion of the interpreter language and skills assessment (ILSAT/CILISAT). Candidates wishing to undergo the ILSAT/CILISAT testing are required to pay a $40 administration fee (fee subject to change without notice).
. QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated fluency in English (e.g. CLB 8 - listening, speaking, reading, writing)

Demonstrated fluency in another language (listening, speaking, reading)

Demonstrated interpreter skills (successful ILSAT or CILISAT assessment)

High school diploma or equivalent

Flexible schedule with daytime availability

Available to attend unpaid 72-hr training (successful completion of the training is a job requirement)

Ability to use information technology (Internet, E-mail); daily access to computer

Successful criminal record check and child abuse registry check

ASSETS

Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in stressful and sensitive situations with limited supervision

Post-secondary education in target language

Prior interpreting experience, preferably in health care and/or social services

Knowledge of medical terminology, health references and resources

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle