Kʼicheʼ / Quiché Interpreter

Rapport International; Boys Town (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Rapport International in Nebraska is seeking qualified, bilingual interpreters for in-person assignments with local clients. This PRN, part-time role offers flexible hours and work largely determined by language demand and client needs.

Candidates must be fully bilingual, have strong communication skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and a commitment to HIPAA compliance. Transportation to appointments and access to a printer are required, with some interpretation experience or

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual with strong listening and speaking skills.
• Ability to understand medical terminology and patient terminology.
• Commitment to HIPAA/privacy requirements and confidentiality.
• In-person interpretation only; reliable transportation to local sites.
• Familiar with using an online portal for scheduling and vouchers.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person interpretation for local Nebraska clients.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance during assignments.
• Attend appointments at assigned locations with reliable transportation.

Skills

Fully bilingual

Excellent communication

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

In-person interpretation

Transportation to appointments

Technical portal use

Printer access

Interpreting experience

Certification preferred

Education

Interpreting certification (preferred)

Tools

Online portal usage

Job description

Looking for Qualified Interpreters! As a busy interpreting service provider, we are seeking to onboard hard-working, fully-bilingual foreign language interpreters to provide in-person interpretation for our local Nebraska clients.

Would you like to make a difference in your community? This is a great opportunity for someone looking to use their cultural knowledge to help non English speakers in their area. Join our exceptional team and enjoy great job satisfaction along with flexible hours.

We have an immediate need for K'iche' interpreters in the Omaha area.

Requirements

• Fully bilingual
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality/ HIPPA compliance
• We are looking for IN PERSON interpreters only, you must have transportation to attend appointments locally
• Technical skills for learning/using online portal (printing and uploading vouchers required)
• Must have access to a printer
• Interpreting experience and/or certification preferred
• Background checks and drug screens required
• Schedule is PRN (as needed), part time (or less depending on languages spoken) and is flexible based on interpreter's availability and preferences. However, applicants must have some availability M-F 7AM-5PM as this is when services are typically needed.

Please note, this is an independent contractor position with flexible hours. Hours are not guaranteed and are based on availability, languages spoken and client needs.

Proof of Vaccination Requirement:

As a company providing interpretation services to medical facilities, we require all interpreter candidates to provide proof of vaccination as part of our hiring process. This is necessary to comply with our clients' health and safety requirements. If you have a medical or religious exemption, please inform us, and appropriate accommodations will be considered. Please be prepared to submit your vaccination proof or exemption documentation prior to your interview. All medical information will be handled confidentially in accordance with applicable laws.

Please include all languages you speak in your resume.

We look forward to hearing from you!