Prisma International
On-Site Interpreting (OSI) Opportunity - Spokane County
Prisma International, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254
On-Site Interpreting (OSI) Opportunity - Spokane County
Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) is seeking qualified, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. Interpreters will support the State of Washington client with on-site (in person) interpretation (OSI) assignments in Spokane County. There may be opportunities for over-the-phone (OPI) and/or video remote (VRI) assignments.
Interpreters needed for interpretation between English and the following languages: Spanish (US), Arabic, Burmese, Chinese-Cantonese, Chinese-Mandarin, Chin (all variants), Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Laotian, Mixteco (Bajo and Alto), Polish, Portuguese, 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 have previously undergone a detailed WSP background check (or higher clearance), you would be eligible for a fast-tracked security screening process.
Job Description Ideal Candidate shall be able to provide:
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\' direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation
Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and avoid disagreements with the customer or LEP
Compliance with applicable ethics and standards
Experience in healthcare, legal, medical, government or court industries
Requirements 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 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 WSP 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Contract
Job function Customer Service
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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Interpreters needed for interpretation between English and the following languages: Spanish (US), Arabic, Burmese, Chinese-Cantonese, Chinese-Mandarin, Chin (all variants), Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Laotian, Mixteco (Bajo and Alto), Polish, Portuguese, 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 have previously undergone a detailed WSP background check (or higher clearance), you would be eligible for a fast-tracked security screening process.
Job Description Ideal Candidate shall be able to provide:
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\' direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation
Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and avoid disagreements with the customer or LEP
Compliance with applicable ethics and standards
Experience in healthcare, legal, medical, government or court industries
Requirements 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 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 WSP 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Contract
Job function Customer Service
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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