Arabic Interpreters - Milwaukee

homelandls; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Contractor role (W-9/1099)

Job summary

Homeland Language Services is hiring Arabic-English interpreters for on-site work in Milwaukee, WI. The Interpreter provides interpretation across medical, legal, educational, and social services settings, advocating for LEP access and ensuring privacy and safe service delivery.

Requirements include 1+ years interpreting experience (internships count), a high school diploma or equivalent, and English plus the target language fluency with strong translation ability.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of interpreting experience or a successful internship program
• Experience in medical, legal, educational, or social service settings is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent mandatory; certifications such as CMI/CHI/CCHI or a 40-hour course are a plus
• Fluency in English and the language of interpretation; native-level preferred for the interpretation language; ability to perform short translations

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for LEP individuals in medical, legal, educational, and social services settings
• Advocate for LEP individuals' access to services
• Maintain privacy and safety and deliver excellent customer experience
• Offer intercultural mediation to support professionals in culturally sensitive care

Skills

Interpreting

Arabic-English bilingual

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

40-hour interpreting course

CMI/CHI/CCHI certifications

Job description

Overview

We are hiring ARABIC - ENGLISH INTERPRETERS!

We are looking for experienced interpreters who want to join an international company and be a great help to the community.

Do you have experience working as an Interpreter/translator? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team with solid possibilities for professional growth? If so, we want to hear from you!

Job overview

The Interpreter provides interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals, their families, clients, and staff. In various settings, including medical, legal, educational, and social services, the Interpreter advocates for LEP individuals\' access to the full range of services available. By providing intercultural mediation, the Interpreter assists professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care, support, and instruction. A commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience, maintaining privacy and safety, and fostering a teamwork spirit is required for this position.

Job type: On-site (in person)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Schedule: It is usually during regular business hours (8 AM - 6 PM), some Saturdays. Appointments are based on the client\'s needs.

Rate: It depends on the experience and certifications (if any)

Background and experience

• Work Experience: 1+ years of interpreting experience or a successful internship program required. Experience working in medical, customer service, legal, or educational settings is a plus, depending on the type of assignments available.
• Certifications: A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory. Other certificates are a plus, such as CMI, CHI, CCHI, 40-hour interpreting course, among others.
• Fluency: in both spoken and written English, as well as the language of interpretation, is essential, with a preference for native-level fluency in the language of interpretation. The position requires professional-level interpreting skills and the ability to perform short non-publication translations.

We offer you

• Contract type of employment (W-9/1099)
• Flexible schedule allows you to work when you are available; you may select or decline jobs based on your schedule or availability from the convenience of your smartphone

If you choose to work with Homeland Language Services you will join a friendly team that supports each other, communicates actively, and works toward shared goals.

About us

Established 7 years ago, Homeland Language Services provides high-quality interpreting and translating services worldwide. We have a large team with 500+ professional interpreters and translators who serve our clients with language services in 100+ languages for various industries.

We invite you to check our website to learn more about the company: Homeland Language Services

Apply here! If your expertise complies with the requirements above, our HR Team will contact you by email to discuss pay rates, schedules, and other working conditions.

We will be happy to welcome you to our team!