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Rosalyn Yalow Charter School

ENL Coordinator

Bronx, NY

$90K - $95K/yr

... Soninke, Fulani, and French. These languages are spoken by less than 1%: Arabic, Bambari, Bengali, Creole, Hausa, Mandinka, Russian, Twi, and Wolof. Overall, 96% OF OUR K-7 STUDENTS come from low ...

Rosalyn Yalow Charter School

ENL Coordinator

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $95K/yr

... Soninke, Fulani, and French. These languages are spoken by less than 1%: Arabic, Bambari, Bengali, Creole, Hausa, Mandinka, Russian, Twi, and Wolof. Overall, 96% OF OUR K-7 STUDENTS come from low ...

Rosalyn Yalow Charter School

ENL Coordinator

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $95K/yr

... Soninke, Fulani, and French. These languages are spoken by less than 1%: Arabic, Bambari, Bengali, Creole, Hausa, Mandinka, Russian, Twi, and Wolof. Overall, 96% OF OUR K-7 STUDENTS come from low ...

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What are some common challenges faced by Soninke language interpreters working in healthcare settings?

Soninke language interpreters in healthcare environments often face challenges such as accurately conveying complex medical terminology, managing sensitive conversations between patients and providers, and ensuring cultural nuances are respected. They may also encounter stressful situations where quick and precise interpretation is crucial for patient care. Building trust with both patients and medical staff is key, as is continual learning to stay updated on medical vocabulary and best practices in interpretation.

What is the difference between Soninke vs Translator?

AspectSoninkeTranslator
Required CredentialsLanguage proficiency, cultural knowledgeLanguage proficiency, certification (e.g., ATA)
Work EnvironmentCommunity, cultural projects, local settingsOffices, client sites, remote work
Industry UsageUsed in cultural, linguistic, and community contextsUsed across various industries like legal, medical, technical

Soninke refers to a specific ethnic group and language, often involved in cultural and community activities. A translator, on the other hand, is a professional who converts written or spoken content between languages, including Soninke. While both roles require language skills, Soninke is more about cultural identity, whereas translators focus on language conversion across industries. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in language-related fields.

What is Soninke?

Soninke refers to an ethnic group primarily found in West Africa, notably in Mali, Senegal, Mauritania, and The Gambia. The Soninke people are known for their rich cultural heritage, including their language (also called Soninke) and historical significance as founders of the ancient Ghana Empire. They have traditionally been engaged in agriculture, trade, and crafts. The Soninke community plays an important role in the social and cultural tapestry of the region.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Soninke language interpreter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Soninke language interpreter, you need fluency in both Soninke and the target language, along with a solid understanding of interpreting techniques and cultural context. Familiarity with interpretation equipment, remote conferencing tools, and professional certifications such as those from ATA or NAATI are typically used. Excellent listening, memory, and interpersonal communication skills help interpreters navigate sensitive situations and facilitate clear understanding between parties. These skills ensure accurate, culturally appropriate communication, which is critical for legal, medical, and community interpreting settings.
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Interpreter (OPI) - Government Services

Prisma International, Inc.

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

Contractor

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

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:

  • Experience with consecutive or simultaneous over the phone (OPI) interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers.
  • Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.
  • Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
  • Correct grammar, clarity and tones between the two languages.
  • Experience 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 and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP.
  • Compliance with applicable ethics and standards.
  • Experience interpreting for local, state and/or federal government offices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Applicants must meet ALL of the following to be considered:

  • Experience: At least one (1) year of OPI consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
  • References: Two (2) professional references who can vouch for your work as an over the phone consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
  • Resume: The resume/CV you submit must outline your professional interpretation experience. Resumes without this information will result in disqualification.
  • Minimum Age: 18+ years
  • Minimum Education: High School Diploma
  • Location: Reside in the United States or a U.S. territory
  • Fluency: Fluent in English and the target language
  • Accreditations: Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations:
    • American Translation Association (ATA)
    • Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may be subject to a federal background check. 

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience providing interpretation services to federal government offices such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and their agencies, e.g. USCIS, CBP, FEMA, etc.

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.

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