Interpreter (NYCSS)

LIS Solutions • New City, NY

71d • Onsite

About The Position

LIS Solutions, a leader in Government language, intelligence, and security support services, is seeking interpreters to support The New York City Department of Social Services (DSS). Support will consist of on-site and video interpretation in a variety of languages across DSS locations across the five (5) New York City boroughs. Interpreters will assist DSS staff and contracted providers in conducting interviews, engaging in social service work, and meeting with current/prospective clients.

Requirements

• Fluency in speaking and reading of target language and English.
• At least one (1) year of experience in interpreting and /or translation.
• Must reside within commutable distance to customer location sites across the five (5) New York City boroughs.
• Must be willing to travel to customer site locations as schedule requires.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency required.

Nice To Haves

• LANGUAGES NEEDED: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Brazilian Portuguese, Burmese, Cantonese, French, Fulani, Haitian Creole, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Pulaar, Russian, Soninke, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Wolof, Yiddish.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret between clientele and DSS staff for meetings, hearings and other on-site events, as well as video teleconferencing.
• Provide translation of client documents to include but not limited to; birth certificates, marriage certificates, passports, etc.
• Must have reliable internet service and technical capability to provide video interpretation via online platforms – i.e. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp when on-site support is not an option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed