LanguageLine Solutions

Amharic Interpreter

LanguageLine Solutions

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $15 - $17 per hour

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Work at Home Bilingual Amharic -English Video-Phone Interpreter.
  • The Amharic Video-Telephone- Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand, and renders the meaning of conversations between Amharic 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.
  • Participate in online, video and audio training sessions.
  • Deliver interpretation services via video and expediently type data on a dedicated device, such as a laptop, desktop computer, mobile phone, or tablet.

Requirements

  • Fluency in Amharic 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.
  • Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
Benefits
  • Paid professional interpreter training and continuous development.
  • Incentives for meeting attendance targets.
  • A variety of benefits including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Accident, Critical Illness & Life, AD&D, Insurance Package, Inpatient Hospital, Short Term Disability, and 401K Retirement.
  • Employee Referral Program.
  • Advancement opportunities within the organization.
  • Interpreter support.
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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