Tetun Interpreter

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏱ Part Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🌎 Translator / Interpreter

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LanguageLine Solutions

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1987

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

LanguageLine Solutions is a leading provider of language access solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of interpreting, translation, and localization services. With services available 24/7 in over 240 languages, LanguageLine supports industries such as healthcare, financial services, and government through on-demand phone and video interpreting, document translation, and other language-related services. They utilize cutting-edge technology to break down language barriers, ensuring effective communication across diverse communities.

📋 Description

• Handle on-demand telephone interpreting sessions between Tetun and English speakers • Render correct concepts and meanings according to established interpretation protocols • Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions • Maintain a professional demeanor throughout interpreting sessions • Remain calm during incoherent, upset, or emergency 911 calls • Maintain punctuality and availability during work hours • Follow client instructions and protocols while serving limited-English-speaking persons • Apply terminology and procedures across medical, insurance, finance, law, government, and other industries • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in a diverse environment • Provide verbal interpretation; the position does not involve written translation • Work from a quiet and secure home office • Handle potentially emotional, stressful, extended, or high-volume calls while meeting company service standards

🎯 Requirements

• Fluency in Tetun and English and skilled in the 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 and objective during sensitive conversations • Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred • Must be able to adapt to LanguageLine Solutions technology enhancements • Must be at least 18 years of age • Legally authorized to work in the United States • Must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship • 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 acceptable tablet/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 in front of a computer most of the workday • Ability to operate company-provided software and systems • Sufficient manual dexterity to type or write • Able to lift up to 26 lbs • May be exposed to moderate noise levels • Post-offer pre-employment background check and/or drug screen may be required based on location

🏖️ Benefits

• Employee Referral Program • Advancement opportunities within the organization • Interpreter support • An inclusive and diverse work environment • Training that is the best in the industry • Opportunities for advancement • Support from a Senior Language Specialist, Interpreter Help Desk, and Technology Help Desk • Not eligible for employee benefits because this is an independent contractor position