(Full-Time) Interpreter

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.
At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. This position is responsible for listening, understanding and translating spoken or written statements and translate them into English.

Facilitates effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by converting one spoken or written language to another to mediate discussions.
Translates for residents so they can understand center officials.
Relays concepts and ideas between languages.
Converts written materials from one language into another, such as books, publications, or web pages.
Creates a new text that reproduces the content and style of the original..
Edits and proofreads text to accurately reflect language.
Utilizes computer-assisted translation.
Facilitates communication for residents with limited English proficiency.
Interprets both legal terminology and colloquial language.
Reads aloud documents in a language other than that in which they were written.
Provides language services to healthcare residents with limited English proficiency.
Translates resident materials and informational brochures issued by medical facility.
Accompanies resident and facilitates communication between receiving party and visitors.High School Diploma or equivalent or greater.
Experience as an interpreter or translator working with children or adolescents in a social services setting is highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate between Spanish, K'iche, and English.
Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels within the facility, in addition to a variety of outside customers with varying interests.
Excellent writing skills. Must be able to thoroughly and effectively document all work performed in the position.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Must be a United States Citizen.