Prisma International is actively seeking qualified, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. As an Interpreter at Prisma, you will be supporting Prisma International’s Government clients with on-site interpretation (OSI) assignments.
On-Site Interpreters Needed for Interpretation Between English and the Following Languages:
- Arabic
- Burmese
- Cantonese
- Chin
- Dari
- Farsi
- Hindi
- Japanese
- Korean
- Lao
- Mandarin
- Mixteco Bajo
- Persian
- Polish
- Punjabi
- Russian
- Spanish
- Thai
- Ukrainian
- Vietnamese
Please note: This work requires a Washington State Patrol background check and residency in the state of Washington. If you've previously undergone a detailed Washington State Patrol 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 the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
- Correct grammar, clarity, and tones between the two languages.
- Experience with following the speakers’ direction, professionally interjecting when clarification is needed, and managing 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.
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: Must be 18+ years or older.
- Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma.
- Must reside within 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.
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.