Portuguese Interpreter - Florence, SC

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Language Services Associates is seeking Portuguese interpreters to serve the Limited English Proficient community in Florence, SC. Successful candidates will provide interpreting services in medical, legal, and customer service settings, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism. Candidates should have fluency in both Portuguese and English, along with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Full fluency in both English and Portuguese.
• Familiarity with industry best practices.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate language communication for the LEP community in various settings.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Adhere to professional interpretation protocols.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Portuguese

Customer service

Professionalism

Education

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

Job description

Overview:

Language Services Associates is looking for Portuguese interpreters in the Florence, South Carolina 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 Portuguese

·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.