In-Person Spanish Interpreters

LatinosIndy; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

LatinosIndy in Indianapolis is seeking a 1099 independent contractor interpreter to provide onsite interpreting for LEP clients across a variety of settings.

This role offers flexible sessions with the potential to expand your interpreting practice, working in a fast-paced environment while upholding ethics and professionalism.

Must have interpreting qualifications, certifications, and a strong commitment to cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both source and target languages; strong verbal communication.
• Read/write in requested languages; accurate interpretation.
• Excellent listening and retention for high-accuracy interpretation.
• Degree or certifications in interpreting practices; relevant training.
• Completion of Bridging The Gap or accredited medical interpreting course.
• National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI or NBCMI preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI, NCIHC).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective onsite interpreting sessions professionally.
• Maintain punctuality and preparedness for sessions.
• Adapt quickly to new and changing situations.
• Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedures.
• Show commitment to cultural sensitivity in diverse environments.
• Respect LEP clients, culture, dialect and preferences.
• Demonstrate passion for customer service and interpreting.
• Speak clearly in both languages with proper pronunciation.
• Render exact concepts and meanings according to protocol.

Skills

Bilingual fluency

Reading & writing in languages

Listening & retention

Interpreting ethics knowledge

Customer service mindset

Adaptability

Pronunciation & enunciation

Onsite interpreting

Education

Degree or certifications in interpreting practices

Bridging The Gap Medical Interpreting Testing or equivalent

National Medical Interpreter Certification (CCHI/NBCMI) preferred

Ethics standards knowledge (IMIA/NBCMI/NCIHC)

Job description

This is a1099 independent contractor positionand does not include benefits.

Position Overview: The In-Person Interpreter is 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

1. Provide effective onsite interpreting sessions in a professional manner.

2. Always exhibit professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality and preparedness for sessions.

3. Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing situations.

4. Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.

5. Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.

6. Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect, beliefs, and preferences.

7. Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.

8. Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.

9. Render exact and correct concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.

Requirements

• Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language (Target language to English and vice-a-versa).
• Ability to read and write in the requested languages.
• Excellent listening and retention skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
• Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
• Successful completion of Bridging The Gap Medical Interpreting Testing or accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training)
• National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI or NBCMI (highly preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Company

UniversalLanguageServiceisatopproviderofinterpretingandtranslationsolutions, offering remote and onsite options such as Video Remote Interpreting.

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