About this role
Role Overview
- Support in-person on-site interpretation (OSI) assignments in your region of Washington.
- Provide consecutive or simultaneous on-site interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers.
- Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
- Correct grammar, clarity and tones between English and Khmer (Cambodian).
- Follow the speakers’ direction, interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of conversation.
- Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into disagreements with the customer or LEP.
- Comply with applicable ethics and standards.
- Experience interpreting in education, healthcare, legal, medical, government or court industries.
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)
- Trained or accredited through a higher education institution