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Sinhala Interpreter

LanguageLine Solutions · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
Information TechnologyPart-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings

for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions). Also remove EEO etc. Also remove "Applications will be accepted for Seven (7) days from the posting date of September 25, 2026." That's application instruction? Probably remove. Also remove "EEO/AA LLS is an equal opportunity employer..." etc. Also remove "PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION". Also remove "VEVRAA Federal Contractor...". Also remove "Based on your location, a post-offer, a pre-employment background check and/or drug screen may be required". That's maybe part of qualifications? It's a requirement but maybe keep? It's a condition. Might be considered part of qualifications. But it's not boilerplate? It's a requirement. We'll keep if it's substantive. We need sections: About the role (maybe from first paragraph). Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions). Requirements (maybe technical requirements? Actually "Technical Requirements" could be a subsection under Requirements? But we have separate sections: Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to map content. We have: - About the role: Intro paragraph about LanguageLine, mission, remote work, etc. - Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions list. - Requirements: maybe "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 (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). High school diploma or equivalent. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of LanguageLine Solutions or an affiliated LanguageLine Solutions business may not be eligible for consideration. 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." Also technical requirements? Might be separate but we could put under Requirements or maybe Skills? The spec says we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide where each piece goes. Qualifications: Fluency in Sinhala and English and skilled in cultural dynamics. Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences. Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills. Ability to concentrate, stay detached, remain neutral and objective, remain on calls involving sensitive subjects. Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred. Must be able to adapt to any LLS technology enhancements. 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 (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). High school diploma or equivalent. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of LanguageLine Solutions or an affiliated LanguageLine Solutions business may not be eligible for consideration. 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. Skills: maybe "Ability 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. May be exposed to moderate noise levels; i.e. computer, audio, telephone." Also technical requirements: Dedicated personal device for business purposes. Desktop/Laptop with OS Windows, MacOS, or ChromeOS. Tablets (iPadOS or Android) acceptable. Smartphones (iOS or Android) also acceptable. Restricted brands: Kaspersky products. Huawei hardware. High speed Internet connection for work related electronic communication. This internet connection should provide 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. We could treat technical requirements as part of Skills or Requirements. Since we have a Skills section, we could put those there. Benefits: The posting says "We Offer Employee Referral Program. Advancement opportunities within the organization. Interpreter support. An inclusive and diverse work environment." Also "**This is an independent contractor position and therefore not eligible for employee benefits.**" So benefits are limited; but we still have some: Employee Referral Program, Advancement opportunities, Interpreter support, inclusive and diverse work environment. Also maybe "certified ASTM and ISO environment", "Senior Language Specialist", "Interpreter and Technology Help Desks". Those could be benefits? They are support. We'll include them. Pay: "$0.75 - $0.90 per minute." Schedule: Not explicitly stated. There's no schedule info. So we should NOT create a Schedule section because posting does not state it. So we omit Schedule. We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. We'll produce sections as needed: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay. We need to decide what goes into Requirements vs Qualifications vs Skills. The spec says we can have those sections; we need to avoid duplication. We'll allocate: - About the role: introductory paragraph(s) about company mission, remote work, Great Place to Work, industries served, training, advancement, ASTM/ISO environment, support. - Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions list (the bullet points). We'll convert to
  • . - Requirements: maybe the baseline eligibility: age, work authorization, high school diploma, not employed by client, ability to read/write languages highly preferred, background check/drug screen possibility. Also maybe "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 (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). High school diploma or equivalent. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of LanguageLine Solutions or an affiliated LanguageLine Solutions business may not be eligible for consideration. 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." - Qualifications: fluency, cultural competency, listening skills, concentration, neutrality, education/experience preferred, adapt to technology enhancements. - Skills: technical requirements: device, OS, internet speed, quiet space, ability to operate keyboard/mouse, operate software, manual dexterity, lift up to 26 lbs, moderate noise exposure. - Benefits: Employee Referral Program, Advancement opportunities, Interpreter support, inclusive and diverse work environment, certified ASTM and ISO environment, Senior Language Specialist, Interpreter and Technology Help Desks. - Pay: "$0.75 - $0.90 per minute." We must ensure we preserve all substantive information. Let's extract exact phrasing. From posting: Intro: "LanguageLine Solutions is Hiring! At LanguageLine, we strive for a world in which language and cultural barriers no longer exist. Use your language skills to dramatically improve the lives of limited-English speakers, as well as the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Even better, you can do this while working from your own home. LanguageLine has been certified as a Great Place to Work, and is regularly listed as one of America's top work-from-home employers. Our interpreters serve clients across numerous industries, including health care, 911, first responders, education, government agencies, and all walks of business. As an interpreter, you will receive training that is the best in the industry. We'll ensure that you learn new skills while further developing your skillset. We provide numerous opportunities for advancement. You'll be in a certified ASTM and ISO environment. You'll also be supported by a Senior Language Specialist, as well as our Interpreter and Technology Help Desks. Join our team now!" That's About the role. Job Description heading then "Work at Home Bilingual Sinhala -English Phone Interpreter Job Title: Sinhala Interpreter Location: Work at Home position in United States Position: Phone Interpreter Status: Independent Contractor Pay: $0.75 - $0.90 per minute. We Offer Employee Referral Program.Advancement opportunities within the organization.Interpreter support. An inclusive and diverse work environment.**This is an independent contractor position and therefore not eligible for employee benefits.**" We need to not repeat job title as heading. We'll incorporate Pay and maybe status? But status is Independent Contractor; maybe we could include in About the role? Not required. We'll keep Pay section. Position Overview: "The Sinhala Telephone Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand, and renders the meaning of conversations between Sinhala and English speakers. The interpreter breaks the communication barrier in a wide range of industries that LanguageLine Solutions serves: Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Financial, Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, General Business, Law Enforcement, Court, and 911. The interpreter processes information quickly, concisely and recognizes sensitive cultural differences. The interpreter is professional and courteous at all times and uses appropriate terminology and understands common industry procedures and practices. The interpreting sessions may involve simple or complex, technical or non-technical subjects. This position does not involve written translation however translators and other skilled linguists are encouraged to apply. The Interpreters translate verbally. **This is a remote position. The Interpreter works from his/her home-office. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment.**" That could be part of About the role or Responsibilities? It's more description of role. We'll incorporate into About the role maybe after intro. Essential Job Functions list: - Respond to the interpreting sessions promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner. - Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions. - Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation and polite expressions. - Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the interpreting sessions at all times. - Remain calm during interpreting sessions in the event that one of the primary speakers is incoherent or upset, especially in emergency situations such as 911 calls. - 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. - **Some calls may be highly emotional and/or stressful in nature. The interpreter may need to remain on a call for extended periods without breaks due to the nature of the call or may, at times experience high call volumes. The interpreter must have the ability to provide the required, company standards of service within this dynamic environment.** We'll put these as
    • . Qualifications list: - Fluency

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