LanguageLine Solutions

Polish Interpreter

LanguageLine Solutions

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $16 - $19 per hour

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Handle calls on demand, and render the meaning of conversations between Polish and English speakers.
  • Break communication barriers in various industries.
  • Process information quickly and concisely while recognizing sensitive cultural differences.
  • Speak clearly in both languages using proper terminology and avoid omissions or additions.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor throughout video and audio interpreting sessions.
  • Follow client instructions to ensure expectations are met with the Limited English-speaking Person (LEP).

Requirements

  • Fluency in Polish 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.
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
fluency in Polishfluency in Englishcultural competencylanguage assessmenttranslationinterpretationnote-takinglistening skillsaccuracy in interpretationreading and writing in requested languages
Soft skills
communicationdetachment from conversationneutralityobjectivityconcentrationprofessional demeanorcultural sensitivityadaptabilityretention skillsability to handle sensitive subjects