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The Providencia Group · 1 day ago

K'iche' Interpreter

United States

Part-time

Remote

Entry Level

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Listen to oral intercepts in English or K’iche’ and provides verbal and written synopsis.

Responsible for relating all pertinent information between the Case Manager and Client.

During inactive or low periods of activity, transcribe and translate pertinent information assigned by their Supervisor.

Responsible for using the various reference tools created during the project.

Ensures that the final work is verbatim and a true rendition in English. Ensures compliance with TPG standards, technical and semantic content, file formats, and technical instructions.

Acts as the facilitator of communication between minors, sponsors, staff, and others as appropriate.

Accurately interprets between staff, minors, and sponsors. Interprets the message faithfully, always conveying the content and spirit of the speaker, using the sponsor and minor’s primary language of communication in the setting.

Strives to further professional knowledge and skills through participation in workshops, professional meetings, and interaction with professional colleagues.

Maintain credible reports and submit in a timely manner.

Must complete ORR required trainings.

Performs duties related to interpreting as assigned.

Qualification

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K’iche’ language proficiencyEnglish language proficiencyInterpretation certificationProfessional interpretation experienceComputer skills in MS OfficeTyping speed 45 wpm

Required

High school diploma or GED.

(1)+ year professional interpretation experience.

Must have knowledge of source language colloquial terms and expressions.

Successfully complete and pass assessment for Alta Language certificate for K’iche’ and English.

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills in both the source and target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with different departments within the company, employees and with clients.

Ability to take technical direction and feedback from various sources.

Must be able to identify and escalate non-technical issues to Supervisor in a timely and effective manner.

Follow appropriate practices and policies of the company and the client agency to protect PII.

Committed to providing outstanding customer service and represent TPG in a Professional manner.

Requires the ability to prioritize work, meet stringent deadlines, balance multiple tasks and work in a team environment.

Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, Teams.

Ability to type 45 wpm.

Complete a rigorous culture and competency testing process.

Complete a Drug Test.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

A valid US Driver’s license.

Available to travel as necessary.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Must be a U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Residency requirement - 3 consecutive years in the last 5 years.