Yiddish Interpreter

LanguageLine Solutions

Job Overview

Location

US Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Serve as a Yiddish-English telephone interpreter for clients across healthcare, 911, law enforcement, court, government, insurance, financial, utilities, travel & hospitality, and general business sectors.
• Render verbal interpretations between Yiddish and English speakers accurately, without omissions, additions, or personal commentary, adhering to established interpretation protocols.
• Maintain professional demeanor and neutrality during all interpreting sessions, especially when handling emotionally charged or high-stress calls such as end-of-life conversations, pregnancy termination, vaccinations, and matters involving sexual orientation or gender expression.
• Respond promptly to on-demand interpreting requests and remain available during scheduled work hours to meet client service demands.
• Operate in a secure, quiet home-office environment with no background noise or distractions during interpretation sessions.
• Apply cultural competency to navigate regional dialects, accents, and cultural nuances to ensure effective communication with Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals.
• Use precise terminology appropriate to medical, legal, financial, and emergency service contexts while maintaining clarity, proper pronunciation, and polite expressions in both languages.
• Remain calm and composed during fast-paced or chaotic interpreting scenarios, including emergency 911 calls, where speakers may be incoherent, distressed, or under duress.
• Follow all client-specific instructions and protocols, including refraining from direct interaction with LEP individuals without explicit client permission.
• Adapt to new LanguageLine Solutions technologies and system enhancements designed to improve service delivery and client compliance.
• Maintain accurate note-taking and retention skills to ensure high-fidelity interpretation of complex, technical, or non-technical conversations.
• Demonstrate commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and culturally sensitive work environment in all interactions.
• Meet technical requirements including a dedicated personal device (Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iPadOS, Android, iOS), high-speed internet with minimum 5 Mbps download, 3 Mbps upload, ≤300 ms ping, and ≤30 ms jitter.
• Avoid use of restricted hardware or software, including Kaspersky products and Huawei devices.
• Perform job duties while seated at a computer for the majority of the workday, with ability to operate keyboard, mouse, and company software systems.
• Maintain manual dexterity to type or write as needed.
• Be available for extended call durations without breaks due to the nature of emergency or high-volume interpreting sessions.
• Understand and comply with all company policies, including confidentiality, data security, and ethical interpretation standards.
• Successfully complete any required pre-employment background check or drug screen based on location.

🎯 Requirements

• Fluency in Yiddish and English with demonstrated cultural competency in both languages
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Dedicated personal device and high-speed internet meeting specified technical standards (5 Mbps download, 3 Mbps upload, ≤300 ms ping, ≤30 ms jitter)
• Ability to work in a quiet, secure home-office environment with no distractions

🏖️ Benefits

• Employee Referral Program
• Advancement opportunities within the organization
• Interpreter support via Senior Language Specialist and Interpreter & Technology Help Desks
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

Skills & Technologies

iOS

Android

Remote

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About LanguageLine Solutions

LanguageLine Solutions is a leading provider of over-the-phone, video, and in-person interpretation and translation services. They connect people across language and cultural barriers, enabling clear communication in critical situations such as healthcare, public safety, and legal proceedings. Their services are crucial for organizations needing to serve diverse populations effectively and comply with language access regulations. By offering a vast network of qualified interpreters and translators, LanguageLine Solutions facilitates understanding and ensures equitable access to information and services for non-English speakers.

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