English/Spanish Interpreter- Remote work in South Carolina

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

English / Spanish Language Interpreters ---Remote Work from HomeLocation: Work at Home position in the State of South CarolinaPosition: Contract Position Long TermPosition Overview:The Telephone Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand and renders themeaning of conversations between Spanish--and English speakers. The interpreter breaks the communication barrier in a wide range of industries including: Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Financial, Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, General Business, Law Enforcement, Court, and 911.**This is a remote position. The Interpreter works from his/her home-office. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment.**Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer calls promptly and conduct interpretation in a professional manner..
• Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation and polite expressions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the call
• Remain calm during calls in the event that one of the primary speakers is incoherent or upset, especially in emergency situations.
• Follow client instructions, in compliance with protocol to ensure client expectations are met with the Limited English-speaking Person, avoiding interaction with the Limited English-speaking Person without clients permission.--
• Understand protocol and terminology for various industries including, but not limited to, Medical, Insurance, Finance and Law.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.Qualifications
  • Fluency in--Spanish and English and --associated cultural dynamics.
  • Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to find ways of communicating with the Limited English-speaking Person.
  • Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
  • Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation would be an asset.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Able to commit to working a minimum of 37hrs/wklyTechnical Requirements:iPhone or Android phoneHigh speed Internet connection for work related electronic communication.--This internet connection should provide download speeds of no less than 5 Mbps and upload speeds of 1 Mbps.Paper shredder to dispose of handwritten notes taken during callsPhysical Requirements:Must be able to operate a keyboard and mouse and remain in a stationary position themajority of the workday.Must have sufficient manual dexterity to type or write.May be exposed to moderate noise levels; i.e. computer, audio, telephone#Mya-RPA_Languageline_SCWhy Kelly--?As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.]]

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