Vietnamese In-Person Interpreters

Universal Language Service, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services company is seeking a Vietnamese In-Person Interpreter in Indianapolis. This role involves facilitating communication for Limited English Proficient clients in various settings, requiring fluency in both Vietnamese and English, as well as certifications in interpreting. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and cultural sensitivity. Flexibility and a strong customer service orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Vietnamese and English with strong verbal skills.
• Ability to read and write in Vietnamese and English.
• Extensive knowledge of interpreting ethics and standards.
• Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
• Successful completion of Bridging The Gap Medical Interpreting Testing or accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training).
• National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI or NBCMI (highly preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).

Responsibilities

• Provide effective onsite interpreting sessions.
• Exhibit professionalism and preparedness for sessions.
• Adapt quickly to new and changing situations.
• Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
• Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect, beliefs, and preferences.
• Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
• Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
• Render exact and correct concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.

Skills

Fluent verbal communication

Excellent listening and retention skills

Strong customer service aptitude

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Degree or certifications in interpreting practices

Successful completion of Bridging The Gap Medical Interpreting Testing

National Medical Interpreter Certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Vietnamese In-Person Interpreter (IPI) - Indianapolis, IN

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id: 418

Number of Openings: 1

Vietnamese In-Person Interpreter (IPI) - Indianapolis, IN

Location: Onsite Indianapolis, IN

Position Overview: The In-Person Interpreter is responsible for facilitating onsite communication for Limited English Proficient (LEP) community and the practitioners that serve them in a variety of settings. This contract position is flexible and an opportunity to expand your interpreting business with access to many sessions per day.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective onsite interpreting sessions in a professional manner.
• Always exhibit professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality and preparedness for sessions.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing situations.
• Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
• Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect, beliefs, and preferences.
• Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
• Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
• Render exact and correct concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.

Qualifications

• Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language (Target language to English and vice-a-versa).
• Ability to read and write in the requested languages.
• Excellent listening and retention skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
• Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
• Successful completion of Bridging The Gap Medical Interpreting Testing or accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training).
• National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI or NBCMI (highly preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).