Kʼicheʼ / Quiché Interpreter

Rapport International; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Independent contractor

Job summary

Rapport International is seeking qualified in-person interpreters for the Omaha area. This independent contractor role requires fully bilingual interpreters with strong communication skills and the ability to handle medical terminology.

You must have transportation to attend local appointments and access to a printer. The position offers flexible hours as a PRN, with some availability during typical business hours.

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual with proficiency in English and another language.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is required.
• Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person interpretation for local Nebraska clients.
• Respect client privacy and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Learn and use the online portal; print/upload vouchers as required.
• Coordinate with clients and team to meet service needs.
• Ensure availability during typical demand hours (M-F 7AM–5PM).

Skills

Fully bilingual

Excellent communication

Medical terminology

Confidentiality/HIPAA

In-person interpretation

Printer access

Interpreting experience/certification

Background checks/drug screens

Availability M-F 7AM-5PM

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!