Spanish Interpreter (Washington)

Prisma; Washington; On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A leading interpreting services provider is seeking qualified Spanish Interpreters in Washington. The role involves on-site interpretation for various industries, requiring experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and compliance with local regulations. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and at least one year of interpreting experience. This position is ideal for detail-oriented individuals dedicated to delivering high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• At least one year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site interpretation assignments.
• Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speakers.
• Manage the flow of conversation while adhering to ethical standards.

Skills

Consecutive or simultaneous interpreting

High-level customer service

Clarity and tone in English and Spanish

Compliance with ethics and standards

Experience in legal and medical fields

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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

Please note: This position requires 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

• 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 active Washington State Patrol background check OR be able to provide a background clearance greater than a Washington State Patrol background check.

DESIRED SKILLS

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