Burmese Interpreters

Homeland Language Services; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Homeland Language Services is hiring Burmese-English Interpreters in Schenectady, NY. Candidates should have at least 1 year of interpreting experience and fluency in both English and Burmese. The role involves providing interpretation services for LEP patients, advocating for their access to healthcare, and ensuring culturally sensitive patient care. We offer a flexible schedule that allows you to select or decline jobs based on your availability, all through a smartphone app. Join us to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience as an interpreter.
• Desirable certification in interpreting.
• Native-level fluency in the language of interpreting.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients.
• Advocate for LEP patients’ access to health care services.
• Deliver culturally sensitive patient care.

Skills

Fluency in spoken and written English

Fluency in Burmese

Professional-level medical interpreting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification (CMI, CHI, CCHI)

Job description

We are hiring BURMESE - ENGLISH INTERPRETERS

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

Job Overview

The Interpreter provides interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, their families, providers, and staff. The Interpreter advocates for LEP patients' access to the full range of health care services providing intercultural mediation to assist providers in delivering culturally sensitive patient care. A commitment to providing exceptional customer experience, patient privacy & safety, and a teamwork spirit is required for this position.

• Job type: ONSITE
• Location: Schenectady, NY
• Schedule: It is usually during regular business hours (8 AM - 6 PM), some Saturdays. Appointments are based on the needs of the clients.
• Rate: It depends on your certification and experience

Your background and experience

• Work Experience: 1+ years
• Certifications: Not compulsory, but desirable. At least a high school diploma or equivalent. For Certified Interpreters: CMI, CHI, CCHI, Interpreting diploma from an interpreting school, NBCMI.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and the language of interpreting, with a preference for native-level fluency in the language of interpreting. Professional-level medical interpreting and short non-publication translation skills are required.

What we offer you

• Contract type of employment.
• Flexible schedule: Our 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!

About us

Established 7 years ago, Homeland Language Services has been successfully providing high-quality interpreting and translating services worldwide. We have a large team with 500+ professional interpreters and translators. They have solid experience and professional skills to serve our clients with the best language services in modern fast-paced global business. We offer interpretation and translation services in 100+ languages for different industries.