Bengali Interpreter - Austin, TX

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Language Services Associates, Inc. is seeking Bengali interpreters in Austin, Texas. As part of a dedicated network, you'll facilitate communication for the Limited English Proficient community across various settings, including medical and legal contexts. Ideal candidates will demonstrate fluency in both Bengali and English, with a preference for those who possess industry-specific certifications.

Qualifications

• Full fluency in both English and Bengali.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred.
• Access to personal or public transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service.
• Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct.
• Complete training(s) and participate in ongoing Quality Assurance monitoring.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Bengali

Customer service

Confidentiality

Job description

Overview:

Language Services Associates is looking for Bengali interpreters in the Austin, Texas area. As a member of LSA’s network of Independently Contracted Interpreters, you will be responsible for facilitating language communication for the Limited English Proficient (LEP) community in a variety of settings, including medical, legal, and customer service. LSA is continuously accepting qualified interpreters for a wide range of interpreting assignments!

Responsibilities:

·Provide superior customer service

·Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct, including maintaining strict standards of confidentiality

·Adhere to all policies and procedures, including professional interpretation protocols and industry specific best practices

·Complete training(s) and participate in ongoing Quality Assurance monitoring

Qualifications/Experience:

·Full fluency in both English and Bengali

·Familiarity with and the ability to comply with industry standard best practices (i.e. professionalism, courtesy, protocol and confidentiality)

·The ability to provide a high level of client service

·Access to personal or public transport

·2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred

·Industry specific certifications/trainings preferred (CMI, CCHI, etc.)

LSA is passionate about what we do, which is helping people thrive in an increasingly global environment! If interested, please apply and include a copy of your resume which emphasizes your interpreting experience.