Houston Contract Onsite Interpreter (All Languages)

Propio Language Services; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Propio Language Services seeks onsite interpreters for the Houston, TX area to provide accurate consecutive interpretation between English and all spoken languages. Independent contractors may also perform remote interpretation by phone or video as needed.

Applicants should be at least 18, fluent in English and another language, with interpreting experience and relevant credentials. A résumé in English is required during the application process and travel to on-site assignments is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Professional proficiency in English and All Spoken Language.
• Ability to accurately provide consecutive interpretation between English and All Spoken Language.
• Submission of a current résumé in English during the application process.
• One or more years of professional interpreting experience.
• Medical, legal, community, educational, or social‑services interpreting experience, as applicable.
• Relevant interpreter training, credentials, or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and professional consecutive interpretation between English and All Spoken Language during accepted onsite assignments.
• Provide remote interpretation by telephone or video when applicable to an accepted assignment.
• Follow applicable interpreter protocols, professional standards, and client requirements.
• Comply with applicable Propio and client requirements relating to interpreter ethics, confidentiality, privacy, security, and assignment protocols.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with privacy, security, and data-protection requirements applicable to each assignment, including HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, and applicable client requirements, as appropriate.
• Maintain professional interactions with clients, patients, customers, visitors, healthcare professionals, and other participants.
• Maintain professional language proficiency, terminology, and subject‑matter knowledge necessary to perform accepted assignments accurately and professionally.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

Remote interpretation

Confidentiality

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Interpreting credentials

Job description

Propio Language Services seeks onsite interpreters for the Houston, TX area to provide accurate consecutive interpretation between English and all spoken languages. Independent contractors may also perform remote interpretation by phone or video as needed.

Applicants should be at least 18, fluent in English and another language, with interpreting experience and relevant credentials. A résumé in English is required during the application process and travel to on-site assignments is expected.