Japanese Interpreters

Homeland Language Services; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Homeland Language Services is hiring Japanese-English Interpreters in Schenectady, NY. The role involves interpreting for LEP patients, advocating for their access to healthcare, and requires at least one year of interpreting experience. Preferred qualifications include fluency in Japanese and certifications like CMI or CHI. The position offers a flexible schedule and a contract employment type, allowing you to choose jobs that fit your availability. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional language services.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as an Interpreter/translator required.
• Certifications are preferred but not compulsory.
• Desirable: CMI, CHI, CCHI, interpreting diploma from a school.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients.
• Assist providers in delivering culturally sensitive patient care.
• Advocate for LEP patients' access to healthcare services.

Skills

Fluency in spoken and written English

Fluency in Japanese

Professional-level medical interpreting skills

Short non-publication translation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring JAPANSE - 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 one year of experience working as an Interpreter/translator? Do you enjoy what you do? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team with solid possibilities for professional growth? While making extra cash in your spare time? If so, we want to hear from you!

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.

After you familiarize yourself with the following description of the position, you can click "Apply now" and send us your resume and certificate in PDF or Word files.

Job type: ONSITE (in person)

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 are 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 (1099/W-BEN8)
• 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!

If you choose to work with Homeland Language Services you will get into a friendly team, that supports each other, actively communicates, has its own corporate culture, and achieves its goals together!

About us:

Established in 2016, 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.

We invite you to discover more about our company.

Send us your resume. If your expertise complies with the requirements listed above, our HR Team will contact you by email to explain in detail the pay rates, schedules, and other working conditions.

We will be happy to welcome you to our team!

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