Spanish Interpreter - Guatemala

Propio Language Services - Geo Tag Jobs; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Propio Language Services is seeking a Remote Spanish Contract Interpreter for our PropioONE OnDemand service. This contractor role focuses on consecutive interpretation across medical, legal, and social services settings.

Applicants must submit an English resume, achieve ILR 3+ technical proficiency, complete Propio's Medical Terminology and Anatomy/Physiology assessments, pass a background check, and commit to confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Resume in English required at time of application.
• ILR level 3+ technical proficiency in English required.
• Complete Propio's Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology Assessment with a passing score.
• Background check and security screen required.
• Confidentiality, ethics and HIPAA compliance must be signed.

Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive, first-person interpretation.
• Follows interpreter protocols and procedures as required by Propio L.S. clients.
• Follows policies related to information confidentiality and interpreter ethics.
• Continuously improves vocabulary and specialized subject matter knowledge for medical, legal, social services, etc.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

Ethics & confidentiality

Job description

At Propio Language Services we are closing 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 onsite services in more than 350 Spoken Languages and American Sign Language, for over 14,000 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 have an immediate need for a Remote Spanish Contract Interpreters for our OnDemand service PropioONE.

Contract 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'sonline 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)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Propio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.