Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least one year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience., Full fluency in English and Khmer is required., Must have a High School Diploma and be at least 18 years old., Accreditation from DSHS, ATA, or a higher education institution is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Provide on-site interpretation between government representatives and non-English speakers.

Ensure correct concepts and meanings are conveyed between speakers.

Maintain professionalism and manage the flow of conversation without side discussions.

Comply with applicable ethics and standards in interpretation services.

Job description

Prisma International Inc. is actively seeking qualified, professional KHMER (CAMBODIAN) 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 KHMER 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 Khmer.
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 Khmer
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.

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