Twi / Akan Over the Phone Interpreter
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AI Summary
Provide real-time Twi (Akan) to English telephonic interpretation for official USCIS interviews, hearings, and proceedings. Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to professional interpreter ethics while supporting both scheduled and urgent interpretation needs.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
About Us
Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We deliver secure, high-quality language solutions in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Twi (Akan) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Twi, a major West African language spoken in Ghana and diaspora communities, is a rare but critical language often required in asylum, refugee, and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Twi (Akan) ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.
- Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in immigration and asylum contexts.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and standards.
- Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation needs.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Twi (Akan) and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, community, healthcare, or government preferred).
- Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
- Excellent telephone communication skills; ability to remain accurate under pressure.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 security clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work using secure USCIS-approved systems.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady workload under a federal contract.
- Opportunities for growth in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Twi (Akan) interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (community, medical, court, or professional interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Twi (Akan) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
Subject line: Twi (Akan) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.
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