Pushto Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. seeks a Pushto interpreter for the Sacramento area. This is an independent contract self-employment position with a flexible schedule.

Interpreting services are provided mainly in healthcare settings, with assignments in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties. Availability depends on requests and interpreter qualifications. Candidates should be fluent in Pushto, experienced in medical interpretation, and able to interpret both directions between Pushto and English.

Qualifications

• Fluent in the target language and English.
• Experience performing accurate medical and legal interpretation.
• Ability to interpret both directions between languages.
• Comfort interacting with diverse LEP populations.
• Background in healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Interpret accurately with fidelity to source material.
• Work on-site at locations in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties.

Skills

Fluency in target language

Interpreting experience

Oral interpretation (Eng ⇄ target)

Interpersonal with LEP populations

Medical/Legal interpretation exposure

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Formal interpretation training

Job description

About the job Pushto Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

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 locations are mainly in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties. The amount of assignments depends on the volume of requests for specific languages and the interpreter's qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in the target language(-s)
• Experience performing interpreting work accurately, completely, and clearly with the greatest possible fidelity to the spirit and letter of the original communication in medical, legal, and other types of interpretation
• Ability to orally interpret information from the target language into English, and from English into the target language
• Ability to interact with and relate to non-English speaking persons of any background and culture
• Ability to effectively meet the communication needs of the general public, medical staff, community, governmental agencies, and internal committees
• Combination of formal training and/or relevant experience
• Possession, or willingness to obtain medical clearances, including but not limited to vaccination/immunization records, and background clearances as needed
• Possession of a valid California license
• Access to a cell phone
• Access to a computer and/or smartphone

ABOUT US

Interlingva Inc. is an interpreting and translating agency with headquarters in Sacramento. The company engages in providing linguistic services to Limited English Proficiency patients within healthcare entities.