Job Description

Company Overview

We’re especially looking for Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish Swedish and Ukrainian Interpreters to help bridge communication and make a real difference.

1 World Translation & Associates has been “Making a World of Difference” through its focus on translation and interpretation services among medical, legal, business-to-business, government agency, and educational clients across the great state of Colorado since 2003.

Position Summary

To provide language services: interpretation, translation, transcription services on-site, over-the-phone, and video-remote for Limited English-Proficient (LEP) clients and professional English-speaking service providers.

As a Translator/Interpreter, you will play a crucial role in facilitating effective communication between individuals who speak different languages. This position requires strong linguistic skills and the ability to accurately interpret and translate spoken and written language.

This is performed in a variety of community settings to facilitate effective communication in human need areas of real importance. Cultural competency and kindness are essential requirements from the ideal candidate to represent our brand.

It is helpful for you to research what the independent contractor role is and isn't compared to the traditional employee role. Especially in regard to the relationship to the company/employer. No long, regular shifts, for example. Many freelance interpreters are signed up with more than one agency.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive interpretation as needed in a variety of settings
• Providing simultaneous interpreting/conference style is a bonus and paid more for highly experienced linguists at 1WT&A
• Translate written documents, such as reports, contracts, and correspondence only if you have the elevated skill sets and experience for this role
• Adapt language and terminology to maintain the integrity of the original message
• Assist with cultural understanding and sensitivity when working with diverse populations
• Demonstrate English and at least a second language fluency, comprehension at a professional level to interpret or translate (document to document) ability.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA standards for client confidentiality (Education about this is available)
• Perform interpretation/translation service in-person/on-site or via remote means (phone/video) as a professional and per the industry code of ethics.
• 1WT&A is not offering remote work only at this time. Do not respond to this ad if you can only offer remote services.
• Records and compiles daily interpreter encounters reliably by submitting a Request Form within 24 hours daily and on time. This is critical for paying the interpreter, and the company.
• The on-site work is not at our office, but at various customer locations: This is completely at the linguists' choice! All assignments must be completed with unfailing punctuality for all interpreting assignments.
• Has a quiet home space for phone/video interpreting per standards with adequate high-speed internet bandwidth for quality signal transmission for remote calls.
• Performs duties related to interpreting per the National/International Standards Codes of Ethics; with punctuality, professionalism, impartiality, respect, cultural competency, appropriate advocacy and accuracy.

Salary

• The hourly salary posted is for assignments for professional Independent Contractor work for 1hr minimum for Spanish and 1.5 minimum for Languages Other Than Spanish on-site appts. for Medical/General/School appts.
• Simultaneous minimums are higher: only for those experienced and gifted, talented simultaneous interpreters.
• We also offer legal interpreting at higher rates, depending on your qualifications and whether you are Court Certified or Court Qualified.
• We also offer work locally for Phone and Video Interpreting in your own home at similar rates as the onsite rate; though no time is lost in traveling. Phone/Video. Those rates are offered at a per-minute rate.
• We also provide auxiliary services like Project Management, Transcription Services in English/other languages, Voice-Over work, Multi-lingual Video services and Translation: the latter with a higher education credentials set required. Please indicate any qualification/interest in such areas when you contact us!
• We are in special need of Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish Swedish and Ukrainian Interpreters at this time. There are many other languages we need, don't hesitate to send your resume to recruit@oneworldtranslation.com and have a chat with us soon! We can provide a path for you to enter this wonderful, spiritually and financially rewarding career! You need to be at least 90% fluent and a kind and punctual person.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED Certificate, but we prefer an AA degree and higher.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation, working computer, headphones for remote work, high-speed internet, camera, and a cellphone.
• Prefer certificates of completion of 40/60/64 hr Professional Interpreting courses or a degree in interpreting-translation since this is the new basic industry standard.
• Flexibility to take assignments during regular business hours (7am to 7pm after hours and weekend work optional) is ideal; but you accept work that works for you!
• Provide and maintain acceptable criminal, background, and DMV records.

Qualifications

• Proficient in linguistics and grammar rules
• Ability to interpret and translate accurately and efficiently
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Excellent interpersonal skills in multiple languages
• Ability to read, write, learn quickly
• Bridging the Gap & MiTIO: Medical Interpreter training- Preferred.
• The Community Interpreter training is accepted, including degrees in our industry.
• Other certificates may be accepted.
• **70% of our medical clients are private and not Worker's Compensation Clients: so a National Certification/CMI/CCHI/NBCMI is NOT required.
• National Certification is preferred: CCHI, NBCMI
• 2- or 4-year degree in Interpretation/Translation preferred
• Minimum 1 year professional interpretation/translation experience required

We look forward to hearing from you. " The Agency with Heart".

Warm Regards;

1 World Translation & Associates

Contract Renewal:

• Likely

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $28.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Do you live in Colorado?
• Besides English, what language(s) do you speak?
• What is your availability?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Professional Interpreting: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• 92-100% Bilingual Fluency (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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