LanguageLine Solutions

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Luganda Interpreter

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Location

United States

Posted

37 days ago

Salary

$0 / hour

High SchoolGandaEnglish

Job Description

• The Luganda Telephone Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand, and renders the meaning of conversations between Luganda and English speakers. • Breaks the communication barrier in various industries that LanguageLine Solutions serves: Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Financial, Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, General Business, Law Enforcement, Court, and 911. • Processes information quickly, concisely while recognizing sensitive cultural differences. • Remains calm during interpreting sessions even if one of the primary speakers is incoherent or upset, especially in emergency situations such as 911 calls. • Follows client instructions, in compliance with protocol to ensure client expectations are met with the Limited English-speaking Person (LEP).

Job Requirements

  • Fluency in Luganda 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.
  • Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to read and write the requested languages - highly preferred.

Benefits

  • Employee Referral Program.
  • Advancement opportunities within the organization.
  • Interpreter support.
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment.

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