Job DetailsJob Location: Southern Ridge - Tulsa, OK 74136Salary Range: $30.00 - $42.00 HourlyProject-Based Interpreter/Translator PT *Oklahoma Residents Only* Description YWCA Tulsa has offered innovative and inclusive services to the immigrant and refugee community of Tulsa for over 35 years. Services include English language and citizenship classes, workforce and case management services, interpretation and translation services, youth education, community education, and immigration legal services. A multicultural and multilingual staff provides services with first-language proficiency in American Sign Language, Arabic, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Hmong, Pashto, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Urdu, and Zomi. Position Description: This project-based position is responsible for performing interpretation and translation assignments for YWCA staff and clients. Projects include interpretation and translation services across a broad range of fields such as social services, healthcare, education, and legal services. The ability to provide On-Site, VRI, and OPI is required. This position requires high standards of professional conduct. The functions performed by interpreters and translators require them to act faithfully, independently, impartially, and with full respect for the duty of confidentiality. Principal Responsibilities and Duties: Provide interpretation and translation services on a project basis for YWCA and contracted clients such as other nonprofits, schools, hospitals, and businesses on schedule. Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation between English and the target language during meetings, appointments, and other interactions. Provide interpretation and translation services in a professional and timely manner. Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation and translation protocol. Provide clear and accurate renditions with no additions or omissions. Honor outlined ethical codes to act faithfully, independently, and impartially and ensure sensitive and confidential information remains secure and protected. Employ good customer service and clear enunciation, pronunciation, pleasant and professional voice as well as polite forms of expression. Always maintain a professional demeanor throughout the assignment. Provide clarification and cultural brokering using excellent judgment and skill. Disclose any real or perceived conflicts of interest that could impact objectivity. Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment. Submit translations to appropriate management for review as needed. Review the translation accuracy/proofread translations for other translators. Communicate regularly and promptly with YWCA staff on the acceptance, cancellation, or modification of any job assignments. Working Conditions: This is a part-time project-based position with flexible hours from 0 to 29 hours per week. The schedule may include night and or weekend work. The role may require occasional travel to different locations within the service area. Some assignments may be conducted remotely via phone or video conferencing. The noise level in the work environment varies from low to moderate. Hearing, as in listening to normal conversations, including one-on-one conversations, discussions in meetings, and/or telephone conversations, and answering phones for the organization includes 2/3 of the time in hearing. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); and Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, are required. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.QualificationsRequirements Minimum of 2 years of professional interpreting experience in a healthcare, legal, or community services setting. Certification in a nationally recognized 40-hour interpretation program or its equivalent is preferred. Training will be provided. Language Proficiency: Native or near-native proficiency in both English and the target language. Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to find ways of communicating with the limited English proficient client Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy Ability to concentrate and to stay detached from the conversation, always remaining neutral and objective and following the client's instructions closely Ability to explain idiomatic expressions and cultural nuances to avoid miscommunication Must live in Oklahoma or be willing to relocate within 3 weeks. ** Applicants may be required to complete a language test as part of the application process. **

About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) - Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional Interpretation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction.  Prisma is actively seeking experienced, professional Court-Certified and Court-Registered Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. In this role you will provide ONSITE Interpreting (OSI) services to the State of New Hampshire Judicial Branch (NHJB). Ideal Candidates shall be able to provide: - Experience with consecutive or simultaneous onsite (in person) interpretation between a courts representative and non-English speakers - Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.  - Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker. - Correct grammar, clarity and tones between English and your native language. - Experience with following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.   - Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP - Compliance with applicable ethics and standards MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Court-certified or Court-Registered in the State of New Hampshire - you will be asked to provide your credentials. - Agree to undergo annual criminal and state registry background checks: - Criminal - Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS) - Division for Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) - Strong understanding of NHJB procedures, e.g. precise documentation of services provided for each session - At least one (1) year of onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience in a legal/courts setting - Two (2) professional references who can confirm your profession as an onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreter - Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older  - Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma - Full fluency in English and your native language - Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations: - American Translation Association (ATA) - Trained or accredited through a higher education institution DESIRED SKILLS: Professional appearance, polite demeanor and punctual. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must undergo annual criminal and state registry background checks.

About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) - Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional Interpretation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction.  Prisma is actively seeking experienced, professional Court-Certified and Court-Registered Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. In this role you will provide ONSITE Interpreting (OSI) services to the State of New Hampshire Judicial Branch (NHJB). Ideal Candidates shall be able to provide: - Experience with consecutive or simultaneous onsite (in person) interpretation between a courts representative and non-English speakers - Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.  - Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker. - Correct grammar, clarity and tones between English and your native language. - Experience with following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.   - Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP - Compliance with applicable ethics and standards MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Court-certified or Court-Registered in the State of New Hampshire - you will be asked to provide your credentials. - Agree to undergo annual criminal and state registry background checks: - Criminal - Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS) - Division for Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) - Strong understanding of NHJB procedures, e.g. precise documentation of services provided for each session - At least one (1) year of onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience in a legal/courts setting - Two (2) professional references who can confirm your profession as an onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreter - Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older  - Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma - Full fluency in English and your native language - Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations: - American Translation Association (ATA) - Trained or accredited through a higher education institution DESIRED SKILLS: Professional appearance, polite demeanor and punctual. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must undergo annual criminal and state registry background checks.

About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) - Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional Interpretation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction.  Prisma is actively seeking experienced, professional Court-Certified and Court-Registered Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. In this role you will provide ONSITE Interpreting (OSI) services to the State of New Hampshire Judicial Branch (NHJB). Ideal Candidates shall be able to provide: - Experience with consecutive or simultaneous onsite (in person) interpretation between a courts representative and non-English speakers - Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.  - Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker. - Correct grammar, clarity and tones between English and your native language. - Experience with following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.   - Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP - Compliance with applicable ethics and standards MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Court-certified or Court-Registered in the State of New Hampshire - you will be asked to provide your credentials. - Agree to undergo annual criminal and state registry background checks: - Criminal - Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS) - Division for Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) - Strong understanding of NHJB procedures, e.g. precise documentation of services provided for each session - At least one (1) year of onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience in a legal/courts setting - Two (2) professional references who can confirm your profession as an onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreter - Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older  - Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma - Full fluency in English and your native language - Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations: - American Translation Association (ATA) - Trained or accredited through a higher education institution DESIRED SKILLS: Professional appearance, polite demeanor and punctual. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must undergo annual criminal and state registry background checks.