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PASHTO Bilingual Specialist/Cultural Navigator

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Full Remote
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United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Fully bilingual in English and Pashto, Personal experience as a refugee or familiarity with relevant cultures, Strong interpersonal skills.

Key responsabilities:

  • Provide precise translation and interpretive services
  • Mentor children in navigating new cultural challenges
  • Serve as cultural resource for staff and ensure services are culturally sensitive
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Job description

At the ORR Children's Shelter, in association with Teneo Linguistics Company, we understand that navigating a new culture and environment can be challenging. We're in search of a dedicated Pashto Bilingual Specialist/Cultural Navigator who can bridge this gap for our children. Your role will provide more than just translation; it's about fostering understanding, mentorship, and a deeper cultural connection, helping children adjust and integrate while preserving the richness of their heritage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide precise translation and interpreting services, both in person and over phone/video, ensuring effective communication across different languages.
  • Meet with children, offering mentorship and guidance as they navigate through the challenges of a new cultural environment.
  • Act as a key resource for program staff, offering insights and technical assistance related to cultural practices, helping ensure services are culturally sensitive and appropriate.
  • Foster a cultural connection with the youth, serving as a trusted figure with whom they can share, relate, and learn.
  • Work collaboratively with case managers, clinicians, and other staff, enhancing the overall care provided to children.

Requirements

  • Must be fully bilingual, exhibiting fluency and comfort in both English and Pashto.
  • Personal lived experience as a refugee/newcomer to the U.S. or possesses relevant cultural experience is highly valued.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to connect with and mentor children from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team, providing insights and recommendations based on cultural understanding.
  • Prior experience in translation or interpreting is an asset, though not mandatory.

Benefits

  • Play a pivotal role in the lives of refugee children, helping them navigate the complexities of a new culture while honoring their own.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team committed to making a significant difference in the lives of these children.
  • Receive comprehensive training to enhance your skills and understanding of the specific needs of the children under our care.
  • Experience the deep satisfaction of being a cultural bridge, making a tangible difference each day.


Join us as a Pashto Bilingual Specialist/Cultural Navigator, where you won't just interpret words, but feelings, traditions, and dreams. Your role is essential in shaping a brighter, more understanding future for every child we serve.

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Experience

Spoken language(s):
EnglishPashto
Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

Other Skills

  • Mentorship
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Teamwork
  • Social Skills

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