Somali In-Person Interpreter

Ad Astra, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ad Astra, Inc. urgently seeks Somali-English bilingual professionals to provide in-person interpretation services in a healthcare setting at Johns Hopkins.

Candidates with a healthcare background—nursing students, healthcare students, caregivers, or healthcare workers—are especially encouraged to apply. Fluency in Somali and English, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel to assignment locations are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Somali and English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Nursing students, healthcare students, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and candidates with a health-related background are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Previous interpreting experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work professionally in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to travel to the assignment location for in-person services.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and professional Somali-English interpretation in person.
• Facilitate communication between patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Follow all client, facility, and healthcare compliance requirements.

Skills

Somali-English bilingual

Strong communication

Healthcare background

Travel to assignment locations

Interpreting experience preferred

Education

Nursing student

Healthcare student

Caregiver

Healthcare professional

Health-related background

Job description

Job Type: Independent Contractor / Freelance

Work Location: In Person - Johns Hopkins

Language: Somali

Ad Astra, Inc. is urgently seeking Somali-English bilingual professionals to provide in-person interpretation services in a healthcare setting.

We are especially interested in candidates with a healthcare-related background, including nursing students, college students pursuing health-related degrees, caregivers, healthcare workers, or individuals with previous experience in medical or healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

1. Provide accurate and professional Somali-English interpretation in person.
2. Facilitate communication between patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
3. Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
4. Follow all client, facility, and healthcare compliance requirements.

Qualifications

1. Fluency in Somali and English.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Nursing students, healthcare students, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and candidates with a health-related background are strongly encouraged to apply.
4. Previous interpreting experience is preferred but not required.
5. Ability to work professionally in a healthcare environment.
6. Ability to travel to the assignment location for in-person services.

Healthcare Compliance Requirements

This is an URGENT healthcare need. Candidates must be willing and able to meet all required healthcare compliance requirements before being assigned, including:

1. Tdap vaccination
2. MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) vaccination
3. Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccination
4. TB screening/test
5. Current Flu vaccination

Candidates who already have up-to-date vaccination records and compliance documentation will be prioritized.

Please be prepared to provide the required documentation during the onboarding process.