On-Site Interpreting (OSI) Opportunity - Thurston County

Prisma International; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Prisma International is actively seeking qualified Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors in Lacey, Washington. As an Interpreter, you will support our client with on-site interpretation assignments, primarily working between English and various languages including Spanish, Arabic, and Vietnamese.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of interpreting experience and must possess relevant certifications. This role requires a Washington State Patrol background check and residency in Washington.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience.
• Two professional references for interpreting work.
• Must reside in Washington state.
• Able to provide relevant accreditations.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation between government representatives and non-English speakers.
• Maintain professionalism and manage conversation flow.
• Adhere to ethics and standards.

Skills

On-site consecutive/simultaneous interpreting experience

Fluency in English and target languages

Customer service skills

Compliance with ethics and standards

Communication 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 Thurston 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
• Fluent in English and 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.

Important Applicant Security Notice

Pr Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.