Farsi (Persian) Onsite Interpreter - Contractor (Los Angeles, CA)

LE011 CyraCom International, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established language services vendor seeks a Farsi (Persian) Onsite Interpreter in Los Angeles. This part-time contractor role involves facilitating interpretation sessions, ensuring confidentiality, and requiring fluency in English and Farsi. Candidates need interpretation experience, with a strong focus on detail and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must possess interpretation experience, preferably in medical, legal, or government contexts.
• Professional interpreter certification or training is required.
• Ability to adapt to various cultures and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate interpretation sessions for CyraCom clients.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to interpreter protocols.
• Continuously improve specialized vocabulary.

Skills

Fluency in English and Farsi

Effective communication

Strong attention to detail

Education

Two- to four-year degree in interpretation

Job description

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Apply locations US Contractor time type Part time posted on Posted 21 Days Ago job requisition id JR102390

POSITION SUMMARY:

An Independent Contractor Interpreter is responsible for facilitating interpretation sessions for CyraCom clients in a professional, focused manner and utilizing the necessary equipment to provide accurate and complete interpretation.

Interpreters must possess and maintain a high level of skill, proficiency, and professionalism in interpreting. Due to the sensitive nature of much of the information processed during an interpretation session, a high degree of integrity and confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Provides meaning-for-meaning interpreting.
• Follows interpreter protocols and procedures as required by CyraCom clients.
• Follows all CyraCom policies and procedures related to information confidentiality and interpreter ethics.
• Continuously improves vocabulary and specialized subject matter knowledge, as required for various clients, such as medical, legal, social services, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Fluency in English and the target language.
• Skilled at communicating, both orally and in writing in English and target language.
• Basic understanding of linguistics and different cultures.
• Skilled in adjusting to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and skilled at exercising initiative within the parameter of policies and procedures as required by CyraCom’ s client standards.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as telephones, computers, copiers and fax machines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for experienced candidates that have a mixture of required and preferred qualifications.

Required:

• Interpretation experience (Examples of interpretation experience: medical, court, or government interpretation. For languages of lesser diffusion, interpreting within their communities, family, congregation, or during missionary work.)

OR

• Professional interpreter certification or training.

Preferred:

• A two- to four-year degree in interpretation.
• Higher education taught in English or other working language.
• Experience in relevant areas other than interpretation (e.g. healthcare).

As an Independent Contractor Interpreter, you will not be employee of CyraCom. Rather you will function as a vendor, providing language interpretation services on an IRS Form 1099 basis.

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