On-Call In-Person Interpreter | Bilingual Communicator

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $300 hiring bonus* external cand

401(k) 3% match

LSS training for medical interpreter

Employee Recognition

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is seeking part-time, on-call interpreters to assist non-English speakers with medical, legal, and community services in the Sioux Falls area.

Responsibilities include in-person interpretation across the Sioux Falls area, translation of written documents, pre-session outreach, and delivering accurate real-time interpretation with professional demeanor, while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity to cultural differences.

Qualifications

• Residency near the Sioux Falls, SD area is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• For medical interpretation assignments, interpreters must meet health screening, vaccination, and medical examination requirements.
• Must have bi-lingual skills: fluency in English and at least one target language.
• Preference for Spanish, Vietnamese, Kunama, French, Swahili, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Haitian-Creole, Tigrinya or other high-demand languages.
• Must successfully complete all required background screenings in accordance with agency policy and applicable law.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet agency requirements for approved driver status.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional in-person interpretation (verbal and/or written) across the Sioux Falls area
• Provide translation services with written documents across the Sioux Falls area
• Conduct pre-session communications with clients and non-English speakers
• Receive and review session briefings prior to interpreting
• Deliver real-time, face-to-face interpretation, accurately translating spoken statements both ways
• Active listening to interpret intent and context effectively
• Professional demeanor, respectful of cultural differences and special needs

Skills

Bi-lingual in English and additional语言

Interpersonal communication

Professional interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is seeking part-time, on-call interpreters to assist non-English speakers with medical, legal, and community services in the Sioux Falls area.

Responsibilities include in-person interpretation across the Sioux Falls area, translation of written documents, pre-session outreach, and delivering accurate real-time interpretation with professional demeanor, while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity to cultural differences.