Offer summary

Qualifications:

Full fluency in English and Akan., Proficient with web-based platforms, email, and Microsoft Word., Landline phone access for sound quality., At least 2 years of professional interpreting experience preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Provide telephonic remote interpreting services.

Answer inbound calls promptly.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional conduct.

Complete training and participate in quality assurance activities.

Job description

Overview:

As a telephonic interpreter for Fulani-Guinea in LSA’s network of Independently Contracted Interpreters, you are responsible for handling telephone calls on demand and facilitating language communication for the Limited English Proficient (LEP) community in a variety of settings, including medical, legal, and customer service. Language Services Associates is continuously accepting qualified interpreters!

Responsibilities:

· Provide effective telephonic remote interpreting

· Answer inbound calls in a timely manner

· Provide superior customer service

· Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct, including maintaining strict standards of confidentiality

· Adhere to all policies and procedures, including professional interpretation protocols and industry specific best practices

· Complete training(s) and participate in ongoing Quality Assurance monitoring

Qualifications/Experience:

· Full fluency in both English and Akan

· US or International Based

· Technology proficient (web-based platforms, email, Microsoft Word)

· Landline phone access for sound quality

· An interpreting space that is quiet, secure, and free from outside noises

· 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred

· Industry specific certifications/trainings preferred (CMI, CCHI, etc.)

· Proof of 40+ hour medical interpreting training preferred (ex: Bridging the Gap, Cross-Cultural, etc.)

LSA is passionate about what we do, which is helping people thrive in an increasingly global environment! If interested, please apply and include a copy of your resume, which emphasizes your interpreting experienc

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