West Jersey, NJ - On-Site Portuguese Interpreters

Language Services Associates, Inc.; West Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading language services provider is seeking Portuguese interpreters in the West Jersey area to facilitate communication for the Limited English Proficient community. As part of a network of Independently Contracted Interpreters, you'll provide essential services in medical, legal, and customer service settings. Candidates should have full fluency in English and Portuguese, and prior interpreting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Full fluency in both English and Portuguese.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide language communication for the LEP community.
• Adhere to professional conduct and confidentiality standards.
• Complete ongoing training and participate in Quality Assurance.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Portuguese

Client service

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

Interpreting certifications (CMI, CCHI, etc.)

Job description

Overview:

Language Services Associates is looking for Portuguese interpreters in the West Jersey, NJ area. As a member of LSA’s network of Independently Contracted Interpreters, you will be responsible for facilitating language communication for the Limited English Proficient (LEP) community in a variety of settings, including medical, legal, and customer service. LSA is continuously accepting qualified interpreters for a wide range of interpreting assignments!

Responsibilities:

·Provide superior customer service

·Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct, including maintaining strict standards of confidentiality

·Adhere to all policies and procedures, including professional interpretation protocols and industry specific best practices

·Complete training(s) and participate in ongoing Quality Assurance monitoring

Qualifications/Experience:

·Full fluency in both English and Portuguese

·Familiarity with and the ability to comply with industry standard best practices (i.e. professionalism, courtesy, protocol and confidentiality)

·The ability to provide a high level of client service

·Access to personal or public transport

·2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred

·Industry specific certifications/trainings preferred (CMI, CCHI, etc.)

LSA is passionate about what we do, which is helping people thrive in an increasingly global environment! If interested, please apply and include a copy of your resume which emphasizes your interpreting experience.