On-Site Interpreting (OSI) Opportunity - Pierce County

Prisma International, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading language services provider is seeking experienced Interpreters for on-site assignments in Washington. Candidates must be fluent in English and another language, have residency in Washington, and possess relevant experience. This role supports government clients and requires a full background check. Opportunities for OPI and VRI assignments may be available.

Qualifications

• At least one year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience.
• Two professional references required.
• Full fluency in English and proficiency in target language.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation between government representatives and non-English speakers.
• Manage flow of conversation and clarify as needed.
• Ensure compliance with ethics and standards.

Skills

Experience with consecutive interpretation

Polite forms of expression

High-level of customer service

Correct grammar and clarity

Ethics compliance

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

Languages

Interpreters 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
• 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

Ideal Candidate shall be able to provide:

• 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.

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: 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.