What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Interpreter position at 911 Interpreters?
Freelance Spanish Language Interpreters- In-Person/Onsite
911 Interpreters is seeking to engage services of experienced Spanish Language Interpreters for in-person/Onsite services in Fresno California.
Not a language interpreter but interested in becoming one?
If you speak another language proficiently, we offer a comprehensive training program where you can learn the basics of language interpretation and embark on a rewarding new career path. Feel free to apply and ask for more information. This is your chance to grow and learn in a dynamic field.
All other languages are also welcome to apply.
Requirements:
- Medical Interpreter Certificate is preferred
- Medical/Legal/Educational interpretation experience
- HIPPA certification preferred
- Post-secondary education
Responsibilities
- Use your language skills to enable communication
- Support people in your community in their communication needs
- Interpret accurately and impartially everything said by the parties involved
- Appointments take place in healthcare, community support, and education settings, among others
- Excell in language skills by mastering your working languages and terminology
Skills
- an excellent command of the English language
- a good memory and the ability to learn fast
- ability to closely follow client's instructions
- skills to interact well with people and work as part of a team
- ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality on the matters you are interpreting
- flexibility to deal calmly with unexpected and difficult situations
- reliability, dedication and commitment to providing superior customer service
- assimilating words quickly, including jargon and acronyms
- building up specialized vocabulary banks
- use of the Internet to conduct research and prepare glossaries before the assignment
Other Requirements
- Available to commute within the area
*Candidates who are bilingual with zero relevant experience are welcome to apply. *
* Students and persons with disabilities are welcome to apply. *
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.