On-Call Medical Interpreter (In-Person) – Sioux Falls

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

401(k) match

Medical interpretation training

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 Sioux Falls. This in-person role requires residency in the Sioux Falls area and a readiness to support interpretation assignments across the city.

Responsibilities include real-time interpretation, written translations, and pre-session client communications, with a supportive team and opportunities for training.

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 education/experience may be considered.
• Health screenings, vaccinations, and medical exams may be required for medical assignments.
• Bi-lingual fluency in English and at least one target language.
• Background screenings and driving eligibility as per agency policy.

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.
• Maintain professional demeanor, respectful of cultural differences and special needs.

Skills

Bi-lingual fluency

In-person interpretation

Translation skills

Professional demeanor

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 Sioux Falls. This in-person role requires residency in the Sioux Falls area and a readiness to support interpretation assignments across the city.

Responsibilities include real-time interpretation, written translations, and pre-session client communications, with a supportive team and opportunities for training.