Interpreters – On-Site (Twin Cities, MN)

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The Language Banc (TLB) a Piedmont Global company is seeking freelance interpreters in the Twin Cities for on-site/face-to-face interpretation between English and all languages at multiple locations in the metro area. Strongly encouraged: Spanish, Somali, Cambodian/Khmer, Arabic, Mandarin and Vietnamese interpreters.

These are 1099 independent contractor roles with on-site (OSI), video (VRI), or phone (OPI) interpretation depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Native fluency in English and another language.
• Experience in interpretation (formal or informal).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Access to a mobile phone and computer.
• Reliable transportation and proof of insurance; up-to-date immunizations.
• Registered/active MDH Interpreter Roster status.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as interpreter and facilitate communication between speakers of different languages.
• Render messages accurately without omissions or additions.
• Render sight translations of documents as needed.
• Maintain client confidentiality per industry standards and HIPAA.
• Provide cultural context and assist speakers toward mutual understanding.

Skills

Bilingual English & another language

Interpreting experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Computer & mobile access

Transportation & insurance

MDH Interpreter Roster registration

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minneapolis, United States

The Language Banc (TLB) a Piedmont Global company offers flexible, on-call work on an Independent Contractor basis. We are currently looking for freelance Interpreters in the Twin Cities available to provide in-person/face-to-face language interpretation services from EN<>All Languages at various locations throughout the metro area. (Spanish, Somali, Cambodian/Khmer, Arabic, Mandarin, and Vietnamese interpreters are strongly encouraged to apply.)

These are "1099" (Independent Contractor) positions with the Interpretation to take place on-site (OSI), via video (VRI), or over the phone (OPI), depending on our customers' specific needs.

Interpreter Functions

• Serve as Interpreter and facilitate effective communication between parties that do not speak the same language by converting one spoken language to another.
• Render messages from one language to another clearly and accurately, without omissions and additions, while maintaining message style, content, and context.
• Render sight translations of documents and other written materials as needed.
• Abide by the Interpreter Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, maintain client confidentiality pursuant to protocols established by industry standards and HIPAA.
• Share relevant cultural information with all parties involved and assist all speakers in reaching a mutual understanding. Act as cultural broker when/if necessary.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Native fluency in English and another language
• Prior interpreting experience (formal or informal)
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Access to mobile phone and computer
• Reliable transportation and proof of insuranceUp to-Date immunization records including but not limited to TB, MMR, Varicella, Hep B (or declination), TDAP
• Registration/active status on the MDH Interpreter Roster
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Desired but not required

• National Certification (CCHI/CMI or NBCMI)
• Certification of 40-hour interpreter training (Bridging the Gap, The Community Interpreter training, and/or any other 40-hour accredited interpreter training course).