Work at Home Bilingual Azerbaijani -English Phone Interpreter
The Azerbaijani Telephone Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand, and renders the meaning of conversations between Azerbaijani and English speakers
The interpreter breaks the communication barrier in a wide range of industries that LanguageLine Solutions serves: Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Financial, Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, General Business, Law Enforcement, Court, and 911
The interpreter processes information quickly, concisely and recognizes sensitive cultural differences
The interpreter is professional and courteous at all times and uses appropriate terminology and understands common industry procedures and practices
The interpreting sessions may involve simple or complex, technical or non-technical subjects
This position does not involve written translation however translators and other skilled linguists are encouraged to apply
This is a remote position. The Interpreter works from his/her home-office. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment.
Requirements
Fluency in Azerbaijani and English and skilled in the associated cultural dynamics
Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to find ways of communicating with the LEP
Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation
Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation, remain neutral and objective at all times, and remain on calls that involve sensitive subjects such as end of life conversations, pregnancy termination, vaccinations, and matters concerning sexual orientation and/or gender expression
Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred
Must be able to adapt to any LLS technology enhancements that improve service delivery and meet client demands
Must be at least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States
High school diploma or equivalent
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of LanguageLine Solutions or an affiliated LanguageLine Solutions business may not be eligible for consideration
Ability to read and write the requested languages - highly preferred
Based on your location, a post-offer, a pre-employment background check and/or drug screen may be required