Prisma is actively seeking qualified, professional, US-based Spanish Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. As a Spanish Interpreter at Prisma, you will be supporting Federal Government clients with remote OTP (Over-the-Phone) interpreting assignments.

Please note: This work requires a U.S. government security clearance known as Public Trust, granted after a comprehensive background check. Therefore, we are specifically seeking applicants who currently hold this clearance or a similar one from a U.S. federal agency. If you've previously undergone a detailed background check by a U.S. government agency for a job, it's likely you either possess this clearance or could be eligible for a streamlined security screening process. It's crucial that applicants, who we may support in obtaining this clearance, are confident in their ability to do so.

TASKS:

Provide consecutive English-Spanish interpretation between Government representatives and Spanish speakers
On occasion, perform sight translation of forms and documents
Perform interpreting monitoring and quality assurance of 3rd party interpreters
Comply with applicable ethics and standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

At least one (1) year of interpreting experience
Two (2) professional references that can vouch for your work as an interpreter
Minimum age: Must be 18+ years old
Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma
Must be located within the United States or its territories
Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign national who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence
Must have demonstrated native or near-native level proficiency in target language
Evidence of language certification (i.e. Federal/State court, ATA, NAJIT, or others)
Possession of Public Trust Clearance or ability to pass security background check
Access to a suitable computer with a wired headset, and a mobile phone as a back-up device
A quiet workspace/home office with broadband (high-speed internet connection)

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Interpreters must have an active Public Trust Clearance OR must undergo a security screening process that includes the following:

Completing a security packet of background information
Undergoing a clearance screening process, including providing fingerprint cards
Undergoing online training sessions

DESIRED SKILLS:

Subject Matter Expertise in immigration, asylum or legal interpreting
Experience working with DHS agencies such as USCIS, CBP, FEMA, etc.

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Spanish Interpreters (US Based, Over The Phone): Seeking Federal Clearance