Onsite Contract Interpreter – All Languages, Houston

Propio Language Services; Brookside Village (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Propio Language Services is seeking on-site contract interpreters for the Houston TX metro area who can provide accurate consecutive interpretation between English and a wide range of languages. Remote interpretation is also available by phone or video when applicable, with adherence to client protocols and confidentiality requirements.

Contract interpreters operate as independent contractors, with no guaranteed hours, and may work with other clients while complying with privacy, security, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Professional proficiency in English and All Spoken Language.
• Ability to accurately provide consecutive interpretation between English and All Spoken Language.
• Successful completion of applicable language and interpreting proficiency evaluations.
• Submission of a current résumé in English during the application process.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education/experience, where required by applicable client credentialing standards.
• Basic computer and technology proficiency.
• Ability to reliably travel to and from accepted onsite assignments.
• Ability to satisfy health and immunization requirements applicable to specific assignments or client locations.
• Successful completion of background, security, fingerprinting, and/or drug screening may be required for certain assignments depending on client/site requirements and applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Agreement to applicable confidentiality, privacy, security, and professional ethics requirements.
• One or more years of professional interpreting experience.
• Medical, legal, community, educational, or social‑services interpreting experience, as applicable.
• Relevant interpreter training, credentials, or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and professional consecutive interpretation between English and All Spoken Language during accepted onsite assignments.
• Provide remote interpretation by telephone or video when applicable to an accepted assignment.
• Follow applicable interpreter protocols, professional standards, and client requirements.
• Comply with applicable Propio and client requirements relating to interpreter ethics, confidentiality, privacy, security, safety, and assignment protocols.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with privacy, security, and data-protection requirements applicable to each assignment, including HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, and applicable client requirements, as appropriate.
• Maintain professional interactions with clients, patients, customers, visitors, healthcare professionals, and other participants.
• Maintain professional language proficiency, terminology, and subject‑matter knowledge necessary to perform accepted assignments accurately and professionally.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

English proficiency

All Spoken Language

Interpreting proficiency evaluations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Interpreting credentials

Job description

Propio Language Services is seeking on-site contract interpreters for the Houston TX metro area who can provide accurate consecutive interpretation between English and a wide range of languages. Remote interpretation is also available by phone or video when applicable, with adherence to client protocols and confidentiality requirements.

Contract interpreters operate as independent contractors, with no guaranteed hours, and may work with other clients while complying with privacy, security, and