Amharic Interpreter

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LanguageLine Solutions

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Phone Interpreting • OnSite Interpreting • On Demand Video Interpreting • Translation and Localization • Testing and Training of Bilingual and Interpreting Staff

10,000+ employees

Founded 1987

🤝 B2B

📡 Telecommunications

📚 Education

Description

• 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. • 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 video and audio 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. • The interpreters translate verbally. • 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 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. • 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. • Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with LanguageLine Solutions (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). • 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 and reaching tenure milestones. • 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.