About the job

LanguageLine Solutions is Hiring!

At LanguageLine, we strive for a world in which language and cultural barriers no longer exist. Use your language skills to dramatically improve the lives of limited-English speakers, as well as the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Even better, you can do this while working from your own home.

LanguageLine has been certified as a Great Place to Work, and is regularly listed as one of America’s top work-from-home employers.

Our interpreters serve clients across numerous industries, including health care, 911, first responders, education, government agencies, and all walks of business.

As an interpreter, you will receive training that is the best in the industry. We’ll ensure that you learn new skills while further developing your skillset. We provide numerous opportunities for advancement. You’ll be in a certified ASTM and ISO environment. You'll also be supported by a Senior Language Specialist, as well as our Interpreter and Technology Help Desks.

Join our team now!

Job Description

Work at Home Bilingual Mandarin-English Video-Phone Interpreter

Job Title: Mandarin Interpreter

Location: Work at Home position in United States

Position: Video-Phone Interpreter

Pay: $23 - $25 per hour. Actual hourly rate is dependent on location, experience, and work availability.

We Offer

• 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.
       
       
  

Position Overview

The Mandarin Video-Telephone- Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand, and renders the meaning of conversations between Mandarin 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**

Essential Job Functions

• Respond      to video and audio interpreting sessions promptly and conduct      interpretation in a friendly and professional manner.

• Participate      in online, video and audio training sessions.

• Deliver      interpretation services via video and expediently type data on a dedicated      device, such as a laptop, desktop computer, mobile phone, or tablet, in      order to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Render      correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established      interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.

• Speak      clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation and      polite expressions.

• Maintain      a professional demeanor throughout the video and audio interpreting      sessions at all times.

• Remain      calm during video and audio interpreting sessions in the event that one of      the primary speakers is incoherent or upset, especially in emergency      situations such as 911 calls.

• Maintain      punctuality and availability during scheduled work hours.

• Follow      client instructions, in compliance with protocol to ensure client      expectations are met with the Limited English-speaking Person (LEP),      avoiding interaction with the LEP without client’s permission.

• Understand      protocol and terminology for various industries including, but not limited      to, Medical, Insurance, Finance and Law.

• Demonstrate      commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.

• **Some      calls may be highly emotional and/or stressful in nature. The interpreter      may need to remain on a call for extended periods without breaks due to      the nature of the call or may, at times experience high call volumes. The      interpreter must have the ability to provide the required, company      standards of service within this dynamic environment. **
       
       
  

Qualifications

• Fluency      in Mandarin 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.

• 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.

• Based      on your location, a post-offer, a pre-employment background check and/or      drug screen may be required**
       
       
  

Technical Requirements

• Dedicated      personal device for business purposes.

• Desktop       / Laptop Computers with any of the following Operating Systems: Windows,       MacOS, or ChromeOS.

• Tablets       (iPadOS or Android) are acceptable.

• Smartphones       (iOS or Android) are also acceptable.

• Restricted      brands:

• Kaspersky       products.

• Huawei       hardware.

• High      speed Internet connection for work related electronic communication. This      internet connection should provide download speeds of no less than 5 Mbps,      upload speeds of 3 Mbps, Ping value of no more than 300 ms, Jitter value      of no more than 30 ms.

• Must      have access to a quiet space free from background noise or distraction.
       
  

Physical Requirements

• Must      be able to operate a keyboard and mouse and remain in a stationary      position in front of a computer and webcam the majority of the workday.

• Must      use a headset for prolonged periods of time.

• Must      be able to operate company provided software and systems to perform all      aspects of the job.

• Must      have sufficient manual dexterity to type or write.

• Able      to lift up to 26 lbs.

• May      be exposed to moderate noise levels; i.e. computer, audio, telephone.
       
       
  

OPEN UNTIL FILLED --- EEO/AA

LLS is an equal opportunity employer, meaning that employment opportunities are made and offered to individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law or local ordinance. LLS will reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities if the person is otherwise qualified to safely perform all of the essential functions of the position. Should you require accommodations to complete this application and/or the interview process, please let us know immediately.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race. color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

Compliance with Disability Laws. It is the policy of LanguageLine that qualified individuals with disabilities not be discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is also our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. We are prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship.

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PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)