On Site Interpreting (OSI) Opportunity

Company: Prisma International
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

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
• VietnamesePlease 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 the 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.
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