Remote Kimiiru-English Phone Interpreter

LanguageLine Solutions LLC; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Advancement opportunities within the组织

Interpreter support

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Job summary

LanguageLine Solutions LLC is seeking a Work at Home Kimiiru-English Phone Interpreter to render real-time interpretation for LEP clients across healthcare, government and other sectors. This remote role requires cultural competence, clear bilingual skills, and professional conduct from a home-based office in the United States.

The position is an independent contractor with no employee benefits. Training and advancement opportunities are available, with emphasis on accurate interpretation,

Qualifications

• Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred.
• Must be able to adapt to any LLS technology enhancements that improve service delivery and meet client demands.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with LanguageLine Solutions (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates who are currently employed by a client of LanguageLine Solutions or an affiliated LanguageLine Solutions business may not be eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Respond to the interpreting sessions promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation and polite expressions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the interpreting sessions at all times.
• Remain calm during interpreting sessions in the event that one of the primary speakers is incoherent or upset, especially in emergency situations such as 911 calls.
• Maintain punctuality and availability during work hours.
• Follow client instructions, in compliance with protocol to ensure client expectations are met with the LEP, avoiding interaction with the LEP without client’s permission.
• Understand protocol and terminology for various industries including, but not limited to, Medical, Insurance, Finance and Law.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
• Some calls may be highly emotional and/or stressful in nature. The interpreter may need to remain on a call for extended periods without breaks due to the nature of the call or may, at times experience high call volumes.

Skills

Kimiiru

English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LanguageLine Solutions LLC is seeking a Work at Home Kimiiru-English Phone Interpreter to render real-time interpretation for LEP clients across healthcare, government and other sectors. This remote role requires cultural competence, clear bilingual skills, and professional conduct from a home-based office in the United States.

The position is an independent contractor with no employee benefits. Training and advancement opportunities are available, with emphasis on accurate interpretation,