Turkish Interpreter

Posted 19hrs ago

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Turkish-English Interpreter providing remote video-phone interpretation for LanguageLine Solutions. Supporting healthcare, government, emergency, legal, and business conversations.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle on-demand video and audio interpreting sessions between Turkish and English speakers
  • Render the meaning of conversations accurately and according to established interpretation protocol
  • Serve clients across healthcare, government, insurance, finance, utilities, travel and hospitality, business, law enforcement, courts, and 911
  • Participate in online video and audio training sessions
  • Deliver interpretation services via video and type data on a dedicated device
  • Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions
  • Maintain a professional, neutral, and courteous demeanor during sessions
  • Remain calm during sensitive or emergency calls, including 911 calls
  • Maintain punctuality and availability during scheduled work hours
  • Follow client instructions and protocol while avoiding unauthorized interaction with the limited-English-speaking person
  • Use appropriate terminology and understand procedures for various industries
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in a diverse environment

Requirements:

  • Fluency in Turkish and English and skill in associated cultural dynamics
  • Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences
  • Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills
  • Ability to remain neutral, objective, and detached during sensitive conversations
  • Ability to adapt to LanguageLine Solutions technology enhancements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Must not require current or future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to read and write the requested languages highly preferred
  • Dedicated personal device for business purposes
  • Desktop/laptop with Windows, MacOS, or ChromeOS, or an acceptable tablet or smartphone
  • High-speed internet with at least 5 Mbps download, 3 Mbps upload, ping no more than 300 ms, and jitter no more than 30 ms
  • Access to a quiet space free from background noise or distraction
  • Ability to operate a keyboard and mouse and remain stationary at a computer and webcam for most of the workday
  • Ability to use a headset for prolonged periods
  • Ability to operate company-provided software and systems
  • Sufficient manual dexterity to type or write
  • Ability to lift up to 26 lbs.
  • Post-offer pre-employment background check and/or drug screen may be required based on location

Benefits:

  • Paid professional interpreter training and continuous development
  • Incentives for meeting attendance targets
  • Paid Sick Leave in accordance with applicable law
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Accident insurance
  • Critical Illness & Life insurance package
  • AD&D insurance
  • Inpatient Hospital insurance
  • Short Term Disability insurance
  • 401K Retirement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Advancement opportunities within the organization
  • Interpreter support
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities