Seraiki Interpreter

LanguageLine Solutions

97d•$1 - $1•Remote

About The Position

LanguageLine Solutions is hiring a Work at Home Bilingual Seraiki-English Phone Interpreter. This role involves handling calls on demand to interpret conversations between Seraiki and English speakers across various industries including healthcare, 911, first responders, education, government agencies, and business. The interpreter must process information quickly and concisely, recognize cultural differences, and maintain professionalism. The role does not involve written translation, but translators and other skilled linguists are encouraged to apply. This is a remote position requiring a quiet and secure home-office environment.

Requirements

Fluency in Seraiki and English and skilled in the associated cultural dynamics.
Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to find ways of communicating with the LEP.
Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation, remain neutral and objective at all times, and remain on calls that involve sensitive subjects.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with LanguageLine Solutions.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Dedicated personal device for business purposes (Desktop/Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone).
High speed Internet connection (download speeds of no less than 5 Mbps, upload speeds of 3 Mbps, Ping value of no more than 300 ms, Jitter value of no more than 30 ms).
Must have access to a quiet space free from background noise or distraction.
Must be able to operate a keyboard and mouse and remain in a stationary position in front of a computer the majority of the workday.
Must be able to operate company provided software and systems to perform all aspects of the job.
Must have sufficient manual dexterity to type or write.
Able to lift up to 26 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred.
Ability to read and write the requested languages - highly preferred.
Based on your location, a post-offer, a pre-employment background check and/or drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

Respond to interpreting sessions promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner.
Render correct concepts and meanings according to established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
Maintain a professional demeanor throughout interpreting sessions at all times.
Remain calm during interpreting sessions, especially in emergency situations, even if a speaker is incoherent or upset.
Maintain punctuality and availability during work hours.
Follow client instructions in compliance with protocol to ensure client expectations are met with the Limited English-speaking Person (LEP), avoiding interaction with the LEP without client’s permission.
Understand protocol and terminology for various industries including, but not limited to, Medical, Insurance, Finance, and Law.
Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
Remain on calls for extended periods without breaks if necessary due to the nature of the call or high call volumes.
Provide the required company standards of service within a dynamic environment.