New York, NY · On-site +1
In this role you will provide remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) services to our local, state ... Somali, Soninke, Swedish, Taiwanese, Tajik, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Wolof ...
New York, NY · On-site +1
In this role you will provide remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) services to our local, state ... Somali, Soninke, Swedish, Taiwanese, Tajik, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Wolof ...
$13.07 - $15.72
8% of jobs
$15.72 - $18.37
8% of jobs
$18.37 - $21.02
4% of jobs
$21.02 - $23.67
1% of jobs
$26.10 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$23.67 - $26.32
3% of jobs
$26.32 - $28.97
2% of jobs
$28.97 - $31.62
9% of jobs
$31.62 - $34.27
2% of jobs
The median wage is $36.01 / hr.
$34.27 - $36.92
17% of jobs
$36.92 - $39.57
16% of jobs
$39.89 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$39.57 - $42.22
28% of jobs
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A Remote Somali Interpreter facilitates communication between Somali-speaking individuals and English speakers over the phone or video calls. They work in various industries, such as healthcare, legal, and customer service, to provide accurate and professional interpretation. This role requires fluency in both Somali and English, cultural awareness, and strong listening skills. Interpreters must convey messages accurately and neutrally without adding or omitting information. It is a flexible job that allows working from home while assisting individuals with language barriers.
As a Remote Somali Interpreter, your day typically involves scheduled video or phone interpreting sessions, translating conversations between clients and service providers in fields like healthcare, legal, or customer service. You may handle back-to-back appointments or have periods of on-call availability, depending on your employer or contract. Collaboration with team coordinators or supervisors is common to ensure assignments are distributed efficiently and quality standards are met. Attention to detail and flexibility are essential, as you may encounter a wide range of topics and cultural contexts throughout the day.
To thrive as a Remote Somali Interpreter, you need native or near-native proficiency in both Somali and English, with a strong grasp of cross-cultural communication and prior interpreting experience. Familiarity with video conferencing software, call platforms, and interpreter certification (such as CMI or CHI) are often required. Active listening, professionalism, and the ability to remain neutral in sensitive situations are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate, confidential, and effective communication between clients and service providers in various settings.
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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, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. In this role you will provide remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) services to our local, state and federal government clients. Please complete the Questionnaire portion of this application to indicate your language specialty.
The following languages are in demand:
Amharic, Armenian, Balinese, Bosnian, Cebuano, Cham, Croatian, Czech, Filipino, Finnish, Fujian, Georgian, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Kyrgyz, Malagasy, Mongolian, Mixteco Alto, Nahuatl, Norwegian (Bokmal), Oromo, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Pohnpeian, Punjabi, Romanian, Samoan, Serbian, Slovak, Somali, Soninke, Swedish, Taiwanese, Tajik, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Wolof, Yiddish, and Yoruba.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Ideal candidates shall be able to provide:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Applicants must meet ALL of the following to be considered:
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may be subject to a federal background check.
DESIRED SKILLS:
IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE:
Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.