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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 Court-Certified and Court-Registered Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. In this role you will provide pre-scheduled telephonic (over-the-phone) interpreting services to the state of Oregon's Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). This is a 100% remote position.Languages in demandARABIC, CANTONESE, FARSI, KOREAN, MANDARIN, OROMO, RUSSIAN, SPANISH, UKRAINIAN, & VIETNAMESE.If your language is not listed above, you are encouraged to apply if you meet ALL of the minimum requirements listed below.Candidates should be able to provideExperience with over-the-phone interpretation between a state government representative and non-English speakersPolite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speakerCorrect grammar, clarity and tones between English and your native languageExperience 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 speaker or entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP speakerCompliance with applicable ethics and standardsMinimum RequirementsCourt-certified or Court-registered - you will be asked to provide your credentialsPreference will be given to interpreters who hold certification from the Oregon Judicial Department or can demonstrate possession of court interpreting Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)Agree to preliminary and full criminal history background checks and fingerprinting, e.g. Oregon State Police, Court Language Access Services (CLAS)Strong understanding of legal hearing proceduresAt least one (1) year of experience doing telephonic (over-the-phone) interpretation in a legal/courts settingTwo (2) professional references who can confirm your profession as a legal interpreterMinimum age: Must be 18+ years or olderMinimum education: Must have High School DiplomaLocation: Must live in the United StatesFull fluency in English and your native languageDesired SkillsProfessional appearance, polite demeanor and punctual.Security RequirementsApplicants must undergo criminal history background check(s) and fingerprinting.#J-18808-Ljbffr