Spanish Interpreter

Propio Language Services

Federal Heights (CO)

Remote

USD 27,552 - 34,440

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A language services company is seeking a Remote Contract Spanish Interpreter to provide interpretation services. The successful candidate will have a passion for helping others and meet specific qualifications including language proficiency and passing assessments. This entry-level, full-time role supports diverse clients across various sectors, including healthcare and social services.

Qualifications

Updated Resume in English required.
Technical proficiency in English (3 or higher ILR scale).
Completion of a mock interpretation session with passing score.
Passing score on Propio's online Medical Terminology assessment.
Full Background Check and Security Screen required.
Signed commitment to HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

Provides consecutive, first-person interpretation.
Follows all interpreter protocols and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality and adheres to ethics in service.
Continuously improves vocabulary and subject matter knowledge.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Sincere desire to help people

Familiarity with medical, legal, social services terminology

Job description

Overview

At Propio Language Services we are closing the language gap by connecting people anywhere and anytime through innovative technology and solutions. Founded in 1998 Propio Language Services provides critical interpreting and translation services that improve the quality of life with the communities we engage in. We do that by providing both remote and on-site services in more than 350 languages, for over 12,000 clients with a diverse and highly experienced staff, and over 15,000 contract interpreters. Quality interpretation is critical to our shared success, and it is only possible by bringing in the best interpreters in the industry. We currently have a need for Remote Contract Spanish Interpreters who have a sincere desire to use their language skills to help people and are passionate about what they do.

Responsibilities

Provides consecutive, first-person interpretation.
Follows interpreter protocols and procedures as required by Propio L.S. clients.
Follows all Propio L.S. 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.

Requirements

Submission of updated Resume in English at time of Application.
Completion of English Language Proficiency with a language rating of “technical proficiency” (3 or higher on the nationally recognized ILR scale).
Successful completion of a Mockoral interpretation session. Interpreters are evaluated against 24 quality standards and must attain a passing score.
Completion of Propio's online Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology Assessment, with a passing score.
A full Background Check and Security Screen.
A signed commitment to confidentiality, adherence to ethics, and HIPAA compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years of interpreting experience.

Propio’s evaluation process conforms to interpreting standards defined by:

National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)
International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA)
California Healthcare Interpreters Association (CHIA)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Propio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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