On-Site Interpreting (OSI) Opportunity

Prisma International

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 41,328

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A language services provider in Washington is seeking experienced Interpreters to join their team as Independent Contractors. The role involves providing on-site interpretation services between English and multiple languages, offering critical support for government clients. Candidates must have a high school diploma, at least one year of interpreting experience, and the ability to pass a Washington State Patrol background check. Immediate opportunities are available with flexibility for language specialties.

Qualifications

At least one year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience.
Two professional references from previous work as an interpreter.
Must reside in the state of Washington.
Full fluency in English and demonstrated proficiency in the target language.

Responsibilities

Provide correct interpretations between a government representative and non-English speakers.
Manage the flow of conversation and correct grammar between languages.
Follow speaker directions and avoid side conversations.

Skills

Polite forms of expression

High level of customer service

Consecutive or simultaneous interpretation

Compliance with applicable ethics and standards

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) is actively seeking qualified, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. As an Interpreter at Prisma, you will be supporting our State of Washington client with on-site (in-person) interpretation (OSI) assignments. There may be opportunities for over-the-phone (OPI) and/or video remote (VRI) assignments.

Interpreters are needed for interpretation between English and the following languages:

Spanish (US) - #1 requested language, plus the following
Arabic
Burmese
Chinese-Cantonese
Chinese-Mandarin
Chin (all variants)
Dari
Farsi
Hindi
Hmong
Japanese
Khmer (Cambodian)
Korean
Laotian
Mixteco (Bajo and Alto)
Polish
Punjabi
Russian
Samoan
Somali
Swahili
Thai
Ukrainian
Vietnamese

Please note: This work requires, at minimum, a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check and residency in the state of Washington. If you've previously undergone a detailed WSP background check (or higher clearance), you would be eligible for a fast-tracked security screening process.

Responsibilities

Experience with consecutive or simultaneous on-site interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers
Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high level of customer service
Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and LEP
Correct grammar, clarity and tones between the two languages
Follow the speakers' directions, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation
Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and avoid entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP
Compliance with applicable ethics and standards
Experience in the healthcare, legal, medical, government or court industries

Minimum requirements

At least one (1) year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
Two (2) professional references that can vouch for your work as an on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
Minimum age: 18+ years
Minimum education: High School Diploma
Must reside in the state of Washington
Full fluency in English and demonstrated native or near-native proficiency in the target language
Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations:
- Washington State Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) Language Testing and Certification (LTC)
- American Translation Association (ATA)
- Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

Security requirements

Interpreters must have an active Washington State Patrol background check OR be able to provide a background clearance greater than a Washington State Patrol background check.

Desired skills

Experience working with Washington State agencies such as WA Department of L&I, WA State Patrol, WA Department of Agriculture, WA Department of Commerce, etc.

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