Spanish Interpreter (Washington)

Prisma International, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Prisma International Inc. is seeking qualified, professional Spanish interpreters in Washington to join our independent contractor team for on-site interpretation (OSI) assignments in your region of Washington.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience, full fluency in English and Spanish, and residence in Washington. A Washington State Patrol background check is required, with fast-tracked screening for applicants with prior

Qualifications

• At least one year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience.
• Full fluency in English and Spanish.
• Must reside within the state of Washington.
• Accreditations: LTC, ATA, or equivalent through a higher education institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate on-site interpretation between government representatives and LEP speakers.
• Maintain professional etiquette, enunciation, and customer service.
• Follow speaker directions and manage conversation flow.
• Adhere to applicable ethics and standards.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Prisma International Inc.is actively seeking qualified, professional SPANISH Interpreters located in thestate of Washingtonto join our independent contractor team.As an Interpreter at Prisma, you would support in-personon-site interpretation (OSI) assignments in your region of Washington.

Please note:This positionrequires a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check and residency in the state of Washington. If you've previously undergone a detailed WSP background check (or higher clearance), you would be eligible for a fast-tracked screening process.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ideal Candidate shall be able to provide:

• Experience with consecutive or simultaneous on-site SPANISH interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers.
• Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.
• Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
• Correct grammar, clarity and tones between English and Spanish.
• Experience following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP
• Compliance with applicable ethics and standards
• Experience in the education, healthcare, legal, medical, government or court industries.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least one (1) year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
• Two (2) professional references that can vouch for your work as an on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
• Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older
• Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma
• Must reside within the state of Washington
• Full fluency in English and Spanish
• One of the following accreditations:
• Washington State Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) Language Testing and Certification (LTC).
• American Translation Association (ATA)
• Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Interpreters must have an activeWashington State Patrol background check OR be able to provide a background clearance greater than a Washington State Patrol background check.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience interpreting forWashington state agencies such as WA Department of L&I, WA State Patrol, WA Department of Agriculture, WA Department of Commerce, etc.