VIR Consultant LLC

Turkish Bilingual Interpreter (Remote)

VIR Consultant LLC United States
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Job Description

Telecommunications Services

Job Category: Office / Clerical / Administrative

This position performs skilled consecutive, first-person interpretation.

Essential Functions (major Duties & Responsibilities)

  • Provides meaning-for-meaning interpreting.
  • Follows client’s interpreter protocols as per clienttraining, policies, and procedures.
  • Follows all clientpolicies and procedures related to information confidentiality and interpreter ethics.
  • Attends all required training for interpreters, such as training by the client Quality and Development Department.
  • Continuously improves vocabulary and specialized subject matter knowledge, as required for various clients, such as medical, legal, social services, etc.
  • Maintains confidentiality as per clientInterpreter policies.
  • Uses standard office equipment such as telephones, computers, copiers and fax machines.
  • Uses MS Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Edge (or other internet browser).
  • All employees are required to perform the following essential functions: demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance; follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks on schedule; read, write and communicate in English; communicate in person and by telephone

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Fluency in English and the target language.
  • Skilled at communicating, both orally and in writing in English and target language.
  • Basic understanding of linguistics and different cultures.
  • Skilled in adjusting to rapidly changing circumstances.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and skilled at exercising initiative within the parameter of company policies and procedures.
  • Exceptional commitment to confidentiality as per client Interpreter policies.
  • Skilled at keeping supervisors informed of problems or issues.
  • Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Internet Explorer (or another internet browser).
  • Ability to operate competently common office equipment including, but not limited to computer, fax, copier, and telephone system.

Requirements (May Consider Less Than 3 Years If Certified)

  • 3+ years of professional interpreting experience
  • Interpreter certification or Interpretation training courses
  • Authorized to work in the US
  • High school completion or equivalent
  • Proficient in English and target language, as determined by our Language Checkup assessment
  • Remote Position - must reside in the US

Skills And Certifications

Proficient in English and Cantonese

3 Years Experience Or Certification

High School completion or equivalent

Screening Questions

Are you fluent speaking both Turkish and English?

Ideal Candidate

Fluent in English and Turkish. Candidate should have a desire to help fellow speakers of their language communicate during important life events such as Dr. Appointments, 911 dispatch emergency situations, and various other situations when an interpreter is needed to bridge the gap.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Information Technology
  • Industries

    Writing and Editing

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