Punjabi In-Person Interpreter (IPI) - Indianapolis, IN Job at Universal Language

Punjabi In-Person Interpreter (IPI) – Indianapolis, IN

Company: Universal Language Service, Inc.

Job Title: Punjabi Interpreter

Location: Onsite, Indianapolis, IN

Job Type: Independent Contractor

Position Overview

The In-Person Interpreter is responsible for facilitating onsite communication for Limited English Proficient (LEP) community members and the practitioners that serve them in a variety of settings. This contract position is flexible and offers an opportunity to expand your interpreting business with access to many sessions per day.

Job Functions

• Provide effective onsite interpreting sessions in a professional manner.
• Always exhibit professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality and preparedness for sessions.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing situations.
• Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
• Respect for and understanding of LEP clients, culture, dialect, beliefs, and preferences.
• Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
• Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
• Render exact and correct concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.

Qualifications

• Fluent with strong verbal communication skills in both source and target languages (target language to English and vice‑versa).
• Ability to read and write in the requested languages.
• Excellent listening and retention skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
• Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
• Successful completion of Bridging The Gap Medical Interpreting Testing or accredited medical interpreting training courses (e.g., ALTA, MITS, MiTio, Cross‑Cultural training).
• National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI or NBCMI is highly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of codes of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI, and NCIHC).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Senior Career Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function (Industry)

• Information Technology
• Translation and Localization

Pay Range

• Base Pay: $45.00/hr – $50.00/hr

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