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Prisma International

On-Site Interpreting (OSI) Opportunity

Prisma International, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Overview Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) is actively seeking qualified, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. As an Interpreter at Prisma, you will be supporting our

State of Washington

client with on-site (in-person) interpretation (OSI) assignments. There may be opportunities for over-the-phone (OPI) and/or video remote (VRI) assignments.

Interpreters are needed for interpretation between English and the following languages:

Spanish (US) - #1 requested language, plus the following

Arabic

Burmese

Chinese-Cantonese

Chinese-Mandarin

Chin (all variants)

Dari

Farsi

Hindi

Hmong

Japanese

Khmer (Cambodian)

Korean

Laotian

Mixteco (Bajo and Alto)

Polish

Punjabi

Russian

Samoan

Somali

Swahili

Thai

Ukrainian

Vietnamese

Please note:

This work requires, at minimum, 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 security screening process.

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 LEP

Correct grammar, clarity and tones between the two languages

Follow the speakers' directions, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation

Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and avoid 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

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: 18+ years

Minimum education: High School Diploma

Must reside in the state of Washington

Full fluency in English and demonstrated native or near-native proficiency in the 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

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 working with Washington State agencies such as WA Department of L&I, WA State Patrol, WA Department of Agriculture, WA Department of Commerce, etc.

Job details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Customer Service

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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