Punjabi In-Person Interpreters

Universal Language Service, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services company in Indianapolis is seeking an In-Person Interpreter to facilitate onsite communication for Limited English Proficient (LEP) communities. The ideal candidate will be fluent in both target and source languages, possess relevant certifications, and demonstrate strong customer service skills. This role offers an opportunity to expand your interpreting business with flexible sessions per day.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent listening and retention skills for accurate interpretation.
• Fluency in both languages is essential.
• National Medical Interpreter Certification preferred.
• Degree or certifications in interpreting.
• Completed Bridging The Gap or accredited medical interpreting training.
• CCHI or NBCMI certification preferred.
• Knowledge of interpreting ethics and standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate onsite interpreting sessions professionally.
• Adhere to ethical standards and protocols.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity.
• Follow interpreter ethics and procedural requirements.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in diverse settings.
• Respect LEP clients and their culture and preferences.
• Speak clearly and render concepts accurately.
• Maintain professional appearance and customer service mindset.

Skills

Fluent communication in both target and source languages

Strong customer service aptitude

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Degree or certifications in interpreting practices

Medical interpreting training

Job description

Overview

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id: 419

# of Openings: 1

Position Overview: The In-Person Interpreter is responsible for facilitating onsite communication for Limited English Proficient (LEP) community and the practitioners that serve them in a variety of settings. This contract position is flexible and an opportunity to expand your interpreting business with access to many sessions per day.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective onsite interpreting sessions in a professional manner.
• Always exhibit professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality and preparedness for sessions.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing situations.
• Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
• Respect for and understanding of our LEP clients, culture, dialect, beliefs, and preferences.
• Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
• Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
• Render exact and correct concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.

Qualifications

• Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language (Target language to English and vice-a-versa).
• Ability to read and write in the requested languages.
• Excellent listening and retention skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
• Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
• Successful completion of Bridging The Gap Medical Interpreting Testing or accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training).
• National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI or NBCMI (highly preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).