Lao Interpreter (Modesto)

Interlingva, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking a Lao-English interpreter for independent contract work in Modesto, CA. The role involves providing medical, legal, and community interpretation with high fidelity and accuracy, on a flexible schedule tailored to assignment volume and interpreter qualifications.

The contractor must be based in the Modesto area, open to obtaining required medical clearances and background checks, and hold a valid California license to enable assignments in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Lao and English required.
• Experience providing accurate interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings with fidelity to the original communication.
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Lao and English in both directions.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Meet communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience.
• Must be based in Modesto Area.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks as necessary.
• Possession of a valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Operate as an independent contractor with a flexible work schedule.
• Assignments depend on volume of requests and interpreter qualifications.

Skills

Bilingual Lao/English

Medical interpretation

Oral interpreter

Cross-cultural communication

Interpreting training

Based in Modesto area

Clearances willingness

CA license

Education

Formal interpreter training

CA interpreter license

Job description

This is an independent contract self-employment position with a flexible work schedule.

The interpreter will be providing interpreting services primarily in the healthcare setting. Job site location is Modesto. The amount of assignments depends on the volume of requests for specific languages and the interpreter's qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Lao and English
• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Lao and English in both directions
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience
• Must be based in ModestoArea
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
• Possession of a valid California license

ABOUT US

Interlingva is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.