Japanese In-Person Interpreter

Job Title: Japanese Interpreter (In-Person Interpreter, IPI)

Location: Everett, onsite servicing Snohomish County

Job Type: Independent Contractor

Position Overview: The Japanese In-Person Interpreter is responsible for facilitating onsite communication for Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals and the practitioners who serve them in a variety of settings. This contract position is flexible and provides an opportunity to expand your interpreting business with access to many sessions per day.

• Provide effective onsite interpreting sessions in a professional manner.
• Maintain a professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality and preparedness for sessions.
• Adapt quickly to new and changing situations.
• Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
• Respect for and understanding of LEP clients, culture, dialects, beliefs and preferences.
• Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
• Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
• Render exact and correct concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.

• Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English (Japanese to English and vice versa).
• Excellent listening and retention skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
• Successful completion of a proficiency assessment or have a national certification.
• Extensive knowledge of the code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Ability to read and write in the requested languages.
• Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
• National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI, NBCMI or DSHS.
• Accredited Medical Interpreting Training courses (e.g., ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Translation and Localization