Swahili Interpreter - Jacksonville, FL

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading language services provider seeks experienced Swahili interpreters in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves facilitating communication for the Limited English Proficient community in various settings such as medical and legal. Applicants should have fluency in both English and Swahili, alongside excellent customer service skills and professional interpretation experience.

Qualifications

• Full fluency in both English and Swahili required.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred.
• Access to personal or public transport necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service in interpreting settings.
• Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct and industry best practices.
• Complete training and participate in Quality Assurance monitoring.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Swahili

Customer Service

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

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

Job description

Overview:

Language Services Associates is looking for Swahili interpreters in the Jacksonville, FL 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 Swahili

·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.