
Interpreter – Q'eqchi
Cayuse Holdings
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $65 - $80 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- The Interpreter will provide interpretation within the State of Arizona to reach individuals with a language barrier.
- Interpretation will consist of but not limited to Education, legal, Medical, Environmental, and Social Services, etc.
- Accurately interpreting spoken work situations like lectures, conversations, and meetings.
- Utilizing technology to transcribe spoken English in some settings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School/BA Degree or equivalent in years of experience
- Medical Interpreting Training School
- Foreign Service Institute Certification
- Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
- 3+ years of interpretation or translation experience in Q'echi language
- State Department experience/ refugees, FDA, Health & Human services, Medical, Legal, Housing Authority etc.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must possess problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
- Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Benefits
- Must be able to travel to different locations to interpret in-person.
- Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods of time.
- Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
- May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
- May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
- May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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Certifications
Foreign Service Institute CertificationCommission for Healthcare Interpreters