Portuguese Interpreter - Contractor

CyraCom; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Independent Contractor Interpreters to provide professional language interpretation services. This role demands a high level of skill and integrity, ensuring accurate communication across various fields, including medical and legal. As a vendor, you will work independently, enhancing your vocabulary and knowledge to meet client needs. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact in diverse communities. If you are a skilled communicator with a passion for bridging language barriers, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical, court, or government interpretation.
• Professional interpreter certification or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates interpretation sessions for clients in a professional manner.
• Follows interpreter protocols and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in target language

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Cultural understanding

Education

Professional interpreter certification

Two- to four-year degree in interpretation

Tools

Standard office equipment

Job description

You can only be considered for this role if you live in:AL, AZ, FL, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, SC, SD, TX. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

POSITION SUMMARY:

An Independent Contractor Interpreter is responsible for facilitating interpretation sessions for CyraCom clients in a professional, focused manner and utilizing the necessary equipment to provide accurate and complete interpretation.

Interpreters must possess and maintain a high level of skill, proficiency, and professionalism in interpreting. Due to the sensitive nature of much of the information processed during an interpretation session, a high degree of integrity and confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Provides meaning-for-meaning interpreting.
• Follows interpreter protocols and procedures as required by CyraCom clients.
• Follows all CyraCom policies and procedures related to information confidentiality and interpreter ethics.
• Continuously improves vocabulary and specialized subject matter knowledge, as required for various clients, such as medical, legal, social services, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Fluency in English and the target language.
• Skilled at communicating, both orally and in writing in English and target language.
• Basic understanding of linguistics and different cultures.
• Skilled in adjusting to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and skilled at exercising initiative within the parameter of policies and procedures as required by CyraCom’ s client standards.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as telephones, computers, copiers and fax machines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for experienced candidates that have a mixture of required and preferred qualifications.

Required:

• Interpretation experience (Examples of interpretation experience: medical, court, or government interpretation. For languages of lesser diffusion, interpreting within their communities, family, congregation, or during missionary work.)

OR

• Professional interpreter certification or training.

Preferred:

• A two- to four-year degree in interpretation.
• Higher education taught in English or other working language.
• Experience in relevant areas other than interpretation (e.g. healthcare).

Pay rate $0.40/min and varies based on experience, dialects and interpreter certifications provided.

As an Independent Contractor Interpreter, you will not be employee of CyraCom. Rather you will function as a vendor, providing language interpretation services on an IRS Form 1099 basis.