Samoan In-Person Interpreter

Overview

Job Title:

Samoan In-Person Interpreter (IPI)

Location:

Onsite servicing King County

Job Type: Independent Contractor

Position Overview:

The Samoan In-Person Interpreter is responsible for facilitating onsite communication for Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients and the practitioners that serve them in a variety of settings. This contract position is flexible and offers opportunities 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 LEP clients, their culture, dialect, beliefs, and preferences.
• Display strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
• Speak clearly in both languages with proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
• Render exact concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.

• Fluent with strong verbal communication in both Samoan and English (Samoan to English and vice versa).
• Excellent listening and retention skills to maintain high 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 (e.g., ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).