SPANISH Onsite Interpreter - Wisconsin

About the role

Prisma International is recruiting experienced/qualified Spanish Interpreters located in Wisconsin to join our team as Independent Contractors. Interpreters will support Prisma International's state government client with onsite (in person) interpretation assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive or simultaneous onsite interpretation between a government representative and non‑English speakers.
• Use polite forms of expression, clear enunciation, and a high level of customer service.
• Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and Limited English Proficient (LEP) Spanish speakers.
• Maintain correct grammar, clarity, and tone in both languages.
• Follow the speaker’s direction, professionally interject for clarification, and manage conversation flow.
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and avoid disagreements with customers or LEP.
• Comply with applicable ethics and standards.
• Interpret for various types of state agencies.

Minimum Requirements

• At least one (1) year of onsite consecutive or simultaneous Spanish interpreting experience.
• Two (2) professional references who can vouch for your work as an onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreter.
• Minimum age: 18+ years.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma.
• Must reside in the state of Wisconsin.
• Full fluency in English and Spanish.
• Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations: American Translation Association (ATA) or training/accreditation through a higher education institution.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with Wisconsin state agencies such as the Department of Health Services (DHS), Department of Children and Families (DCF), etc.
• Professional appearance, polite demeanor, and punctuality.

Security Requirements

• Applicants may be subject to a state background check.