Khmer Interpreter (Onsite)

Prisma International, Inc. • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) is a language services provider hiring qualified, professional KHMER (CAMBODIAN) Interpreters located in the state of Washington to join their independent contractor team. As an Interpreter at Prisma, you would support in-person on-site interpretation (OSI) assignments in your region of Washington. This is a 100% remote position for qualified independent contractors. 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.

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 (Cambodian)
• One of the following accreditations: Washington State Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) Language Testing and Certification (LTC), American Translation Association (ATA), or Trained or accredited through a higher education institution.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive or simultaneous on-site KHMER (CAMBODIAN) interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers.
• Utilize polite forms of expression, clear enunciation, and a high level of customer service.
• Deliver correct concepts and meanings between the speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
• Maintain correct grammar, clarity, and appropriate tones between English and Khmer (Cambodian).
• Follow the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and avoid entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP.
• Comply with applicable ethics and standards.
• Interpret in the education, healthcare, legal, medical, government or court industries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED