Khmer Interpreter - Mobile/Travel in Washington State

About the role

Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) is a dynamic and growing language services provider dedicated to delivering exceptional Interpretation solutions globally. We are seeking qualified, professional KHMER (Cambodian) Interpreters based in the state of Washington to join our independent contractor team.

Responsibilities

• Support in-person on-site interpretation assignments in your region of Washington.
• Travel to various Washington state government offices, clinics, schools, etc.
• Provide consecutive or simultaneous on-site KHMER (Cambodian) interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers.
• Ensure correct grammar, clarity, and tones between English and Khmer (Cambodian).
• Manage the flow of a conversation and professionally interject when clarification is needed.
• Refrain from side conversations with the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker and avoid any disagreements with the customer or LEP.
• Comply with applicable ethics and standards.
• Experience in the education, healthcare, legal, medical, government, or court industries is preferred.

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 a High School Diploma.
• Reside in 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/accredited through a higher education institution.

Qualifications

• Pass an active Washington State Patrol background check or provide a background clearance greater than a Washington State Patrol background check.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.