Prisma International · 3 months ago
On-Site Interpreting (OSI) Opportunity - Thurston County
Prisma International, Inc. is actively seeking qualified professional Interpreters to join their team as Independent Contractors. The role involves providing on-site interpretation services between English and various languages for clients in Thurston County, focusing on delivering accurate communication and maintaining high levels of customer service.
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Responsibilities
Experience with consecutive or simultaneous on-site 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 the two languages
Experience with 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 healthcare, legal, medical, government or court industries
Qualification
Required
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 in the state of Washington
Full fluency in English and demonstrated native or near-native level proficiency in target language
Able to provide at least 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
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
Preferred
Experience working with Washington State agencies such as WA Department of L&I, WA State Patrol, WA Department of Agriculture, WA Department of Commerce, etc