Spanish In-Person Interpreter Job at Universal Language Service, Inc., Anacortes, WA

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  • Universal Language Service, Inc.
  • Anacortes, WA

Job Description

Spanish In-Person Interpreter (IPI)

Job Title: Spanish Interpreter

Location: Anacortes, onsite servicing Skagit County

Job Type: Independent Contractor

Position Overview: The Spanish In-Person Interpreter is responsible for facilitating onsite communication for 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 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 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 (Spanish 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 (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to read and write in the requested languages.
  • Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
  • National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI, NBCMI or DSHS.
  • Accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).
Universal Language Service, Inc.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Flexible hours,

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