Dari, Farsi In-Person Interpreter

Universal Language Service, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A language service provider in Tacoma, WA is looking for a Dari/Farsi In-Person Interpreter to facilitate communication for the Limited English Proficient community. The role involves providing onsite interpreting sessions and requires strong verbal communication skills in both languages. Ideal candidates should have relevant certifications and demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity. This contract position offers flexibility and growth opportunities in the interpreting business.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Dari/Farsi and English with strong verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent listening and retention skills for accurate interpretation.
• Completion of a proficiency assessment or national certification is required.
• Knowledge of ethical standards and practices in interpreting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective onsite interpreting sessions.
• Exhibit professional appearance and behavior.
• Adapt to new and changing situations.
• Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and work in diverse environments.
• Respect LEP clients, culture, dialect, beliefs and preferences.
• Speak clearly in both languages with proper pronunciation and expressions.
• Render exact concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.

Skills

Fluent in Dari/Farsi and English

Strong verbal communication skills

Excellent listening and retention skills

Customer service aptitude

Education

Degree or certifications in interpreting practices

Job description

Position Overview

TheDari, Farsi In-Person Interpreteris responsible for facilitating onsite communication for Limited English Proficient (LEP) community and the practitioners that serve them in a variety of settings. This contract position is flexible and an opportunity to expand your interpreting business with access to many sessions per day.

Job Functions

• Provide effective onsite interpreting sessions in a professional manner.
• Always exhibit professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality and preparedness for sessions.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing situations.
• Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
• Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences.
• Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
• Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
• Render exact and correct concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.

Qualifications

• Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language (Dari/Farsi to English and vice-a-versa).
• Excellent listening and retention skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
• Successful completion of a proficiency assessment or have a national certification.
• Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in the requested languages.
• Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
• National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI, NBCMI or DSHS.
• Accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).