On-Site Interpreting (OSI) Opportunity - King County

Prisma International; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Prisma International is seeking qualified Interpreters to join as Independent Contractors. This role involves supporting our client in Washington with on-site interpretation in King County.

Ideal candidates must have experience in consecutive or simultaneous interpreting and must live in Washington. Fluency in English and the target language is essential, along with the ability to maintain professionalism during assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of on-site interpretation experience.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in target languages.
• Must reside in Washington state.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between government representatives and non-English speakers.
• Maintain professionalism in interjections and conversation flow.
• Ensure compliance with ethics and standards.

Skills

Consecutive or simultaneous interpreting

Polite forms of expression

Customer service

Correct grammar and clarity

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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 in King County. There may be opportunities for over‑the‑phone (OPI) and/or video remote (VRI) assignments.

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
• Portuguese
• 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.

Job Description

• 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 the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker
• Correct grammar, clarity and tones between the two languages
• Experience with following the speakers' direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and 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

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: Must be 18+ years or older
• Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma
• Must reside in the state of Washington
• Full fluency in English and demonstrated native or near‑native level proficiency in 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