PGLS
Location
West Chester, PA | United States
Job description
Serving the world and the local Metro Washington DC area community Piedmont Global Language Solutions ( PGLS ) offers language services consisting of interpretation translation transcription language instruction cultural sensitivity training and localization. Our network of language professionals provides expertise in more than 200 languages including regional dialects.
PGLS is looking for Freelance Interpreters for INPERSON educational and medical interpreting in the West Chester PA area.
These are 1099 (Independent Contractor) positions with the interpretation to take place on site (OS).
Interpreter Functions:
Serve as an Interpreter between a wide range of people with diverse voices accents speaking tempos and personalities.
Provide parties with clear and exact interpretations of verbal communication with no additions or omissions.
Provide interpretations of questions answers statements arguments explanations and other forms of verbal communication.
Render sight translations of documents and other written materials as needed.
Impart thought purpose spirit emotions and tone of speaker from source language into target language and viceversa.
Inform relevant parties of any factor that may hinder your performance.
Comply with applicable ethics and standards.
Hold a valid US driver s license or any US governmentissued valid form of identification.
Qualifications:
Interpreter MINIMUM qualifications (nonmedical settings):
At least two (2) years of interpreting experience paid or as a volunteer
Two (2) relevant professional references that can vouch for the candidate s work as an interpreter OR one (1) relevant professional reference and one (1) relevant professional letter of recommendation
Nativelevel proficiency in English and another language.
Certificate of professional interpreter training (at least 40 hours of training) is preferred.
Interpreter will need:
Pennsylvania clearances (Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance
Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check
Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI))
and to complete 1hour online training at .
preferred:
University degree in Interpretation
If available interpreters should provide proof of:
Certifications
Test results from other organizations (testing centers other LSPs etc.).
How to apply:
Please fill out our prescreen questionnaire at this link and upload a fresh copy of your resume for consideration. Please attach any Interpreting/ Translation Certificates and/ or Diplomas that you hold.
For questions or concerns we can be reached at
Hold a valid driver s license, or any government-issued valid form of identification. Access to a laptop or desktop computer with 4GB (RAM) memory or higher and broadband (high-speed internet connection). Access to a mobile phone as a back-up device. Access to a headset that connects to the computer/ phone using a cable (not a wireless headset). A quiet workspace/home office with no distractions. Minimum Qualifications: Community Interpreter MINIMUM qualifications (non-medical settings): At least two (2) years of interpreting experience, paid or as a volunteer Two (2) relevant professional references that can vouch for candidate s work as an interpreter OR one (1) relevant professional reference and one (1) relevant professional letter of recommendation Native-level proficiency in English and the other language. Medical Interpreter MINIMUM qualifications (medical settings): At least two (2) years of interpreting experience, paid or as a volunteer Two (2) relevant professional references that can vouch for the candidate s work as an interpreter OR one (1) relevant professional reference and one (1) relevant professional letter of recommendation Native-level proficiency in English and another language. Certification as a medical interpreter from a 40-hour program or equivalent, specifically for medical interpreting (i.e., CHIT Community Healthcare Interpreter Training) Desired but not required: University degree in interpretation If available, interpreters should provide proof of: Certifications Test results from other organizations (testing centers, other LSPs, etc.).Job tags
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