SPANISH Onsite Interpreter - Wisconsin

About the role

As an Interpreter at Prisma, you will support Prisma International’s state government client with ONSITE interpretation assignments.

Responsibilities

- Provide consecutive or simultaneous onsite interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers. - Demonstrate polite forms of expression, enunciation, and high-level customer service. - Ensure correct concepts and meanings are delivered between the speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) Spanish speaker. - Maintain correct grammar, clarity, and tones between the two languages. - Follow the speaker's direction, interject professionally for clarification when needed, and manage the flow of a conversation. - Avoid side conversations with the LEP and refrain from entering into disagreements with the customer or LEP. - Adhere to applicable ethics and standards. - Interpret for different types of State agencies.

Requirements

- At least one (1) year of onsite consecutive or simultaneous SPANISH interpreting experience. - Two (2) professional references that can vouch for your work as an onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreter. - Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older. - Minimum education: Must have a High School Diploma. - Must reside in the state of WISCONSIN. - Full fluency in English and Spanish. - Possess at least one of the following accreditations: - American Translation Association (ATA) - Trained or accredited 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.