Spanish Interpreter (Washington) Job at Prisma International, Inc., Seattle, WA

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  • Prisma International, Inc.
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Prisma International Inc. is actively seeking qualified, professional SPANISH Interpreters located in the state of Washington to join our independent contractor team. As an Interpreter at Prisma, you would support in-person  on-site interpretation (OSI) assignments in your region of Washington.

Please note:  This position requires a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check and residency in the state of Washington. If you've previously undergone a detailed WSP background check (or higher clearance), you would be eligible for a fast-tracked screening process. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ideal Candidate shall be able to provide:

  • Experience with consecutive or simultaneous on-site SPANISH 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 English and Spanish .
  • Experience following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage 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 education, 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 Spanish
  • 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 interpreting for Washington state agencies such as WA Department of L&I, WA State Patrol, WA Department of Agriculture, WA Department of Commerce, etc.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors

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