Interpreter and Translator: Video, Over-the-Phone, or In-person Services Job at Universal Language Service, Inc., Seattle, WA

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  • Universal Language Service, Inc.
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Spoken Language Interpreter for Video, Over-the-Phone, or In-Person Services

Job Title: Interpreter and Translator: Video, Over-the-Phone, or In-person Services

Location: Remote or On-Site

Job Type: Independent Contractor

Services Modalities: Video Remote, Over-the-Phone or In-Person Interpretation

Universal Language Service welcomes Interpreters to provide language services in various settings including Healthcare, Social Services, Legal, Technical, and others.

We are looking for:
  • Linguists that have proven interpreting experience and have completed training and/or certification/qualification by recognized professional organizations.
  • Residents of Washington, Oregon, and/or Idaho who are eligible to work in the USA.
Position Overview: The Interpreter is responsible for facilitating communication for the Limited English Proficient (LEP) community and the practitioners that serve them in a variety of settings. This contract position is flexible and an opportunity to expand your interpreting business with access to many sessions/appointments per day.

Job Functions:
  • Provide effective interpreting sessions in a professional manner.
  • Always exhibit professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality and preparedness for sessions/interpreter services appointments.
  • 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 our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and 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 and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language (Target Language to English and vice-a-versa).
  • Excellent listening and retention skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
  • Successful completion of a proficiency assessment or have a National Certification.
  • Extensive knowledge of Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice (DSHS LTC - WA, ATA, IMIA, NBCMI, and NCIHC).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to read and write in the requested languages.
  • Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
  • National Medical or Social Interpreter Certification, Qualification or Recognition by DSHS LTC, CCHI, NBCMI, ATA, or OR Health Authority.
  • Accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).
  • Bilingual Individuals: referrals for Training and Language Assessment / Certification / Qualification or Recognition are provided.
Over 200 Spoken languages are in demand! We invite you to explore an exciting career in the world of language services, and one of the fastest-growing professions in the USA!

Languages Needed:


Arabic


Bosnian/Croation/Serbian


Burmese


Cantonese


Chin


Czech


Dari


Dutch


Farsi


French


German


Greek


Haitian Creole


Hebrew


Hindi


Hungarian


Ilocano


Japanese


Khmer (Cambodian)


Korean


Kurdish-Kurmanji


Lao


Mandarin


Marshallese


Mixteco Bajo


Oromo


Persian


Polish


Portuguese


Punjabi


Romanian


Russian


Samoan


Somali


Spanish


Swahili


Tagalog


Thai


Tigrinya


Turkish


Ukrainian


Urdu


Vietnamese


Wolof


Yoruba


Other Languages and Dialects

If you do not see your target language listed, please specify it in your application. Universal Language Service, Inc.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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