Freelance Interpreter

Overview

SOSi is actively seeking qualified, professional, and experienced interpreters. Our job is to provide in person, over the phone, and VRI interpretation services for scheduled and on-demand service requests within the state of Washington, and bordering zip codes. Washington State Labor and Industries (L&I) requires interpretation services for injured workers and crime victims during medical and vocational appointments. All languages are encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides scheduled and on-demand in-person, over-the-phone, and VRI consecutive interpretation between Multiple Languages and English and vice versa between medical/vocational providers and injured workers and crime victims with low English proficiency as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma.

• Highly proficient in both English and Target Language, ILR scale of 2+.

• Ability to speak English and Target Language fluently, including high to low levels of language register, regional colloquialisms, and slang expressions, and do so with clear and intelligible pronunciation.

• Ability to obtain a background check.

• Ability to preserve the tone and emotional level of the speaker, as well as manage the delivery, speed, and length of the statement (projection, pace and pausing) of the speaker.

• Ability to maintain appropriate speed and projection while rendering interpretation, and request and incorporate clarification of speaker's statements only when justified.

• Ability to obtain one of the following certifications:

• Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

• Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination

• Washington State Administrative Office for the Courts

• National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreter

• Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)

• US State Department Office of Language Services

• American Translators Association.

• Ability to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number

• Ability to obtain a Unified Business Identifier (UBI) with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

Work Environment

• In-person appointments throughout the state of Washington and surrounding zip codes.

• Remote work available for telephonic and video remote appointments.