Karenni Interpreter

Rapport International; Boys Town (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Rapport International in Nebraska is seeking qualified interpreters for in-person assignments across the Omaha area. We welcome bilingual speakers, especially Karenni, to help non-English speakers access essential services and information with accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

Work is PRN, part-time, and flexible, with daytime hours typical between 7AM and 5PM. Transportation to appointments is required, and vaccination proof or exemptions may be requested during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual in English and Karenni.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality / HIPAA compliance.
• In-person interpreters only; transportation to attend appointments locally required.
• Technical skills to learn/use online portal and print/upload vouchers.
• Must have access to a printer.
• Interpreting experience and/or certification preferred.
• Background checks and drug screens required.

Skills

Bilingual eng-karenni

Excellent communication

Medical terminology

HIPAA confidentiality

In-person interpretation

Online portal / vouchers

Printer access

Experience/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

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 Karenni 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 preferredBackground 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!