Somali Interpreter

Rapport International; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapport International is seeking qualified interpreters to provide in-person Somali interpretation for clients in the Boston area. This independent contractor role offers flexible hours, with schedules based on client needs.

You must be fully bilingual, have interpreting experience and certification, and be available Monday through Friday 7 AM–5 PM. You should have transportation, a printer, and the ability to set up for video calls when required.

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual and able to interpret across languages.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality/HIPPA compliance.
• IN PERSON interpreters only; must have transportation to attend appointments locally.
• Technical skills for learning/using online portal; printing and uploading vouchers required.
• Must have access to a printer.
• Interpreting experience and certification REQUIRED.
• Proper setup to do video calls as needed.
• Simultaneous interpreting experience preferred.
• Background checks required.
• Schedule is PRN; some availability M-F 7AM-5PM.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person interpretation for local Massachusetts area clients.
• Coordinate with clients to schedule interpretations and manage availability.
• Set up and participate in video calls when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Fully bilingual

Communication

Medical terminology

Confidentiality/HIPPA

In person only

Transportation

Printer access

Interpreting experience

Certification

Video call setup

Simultaneous interpreting

Background checks

Availability PRN

M-F 7AM-5PM availability

Job description

Looking for Qualified Interpreters!

We are a growing interpreting service provider looking to onboard hard-working, fully bilingual foreign language interpreters to provide

We are a growing interpreting service provider looking to onboard hard-working, fully bilingual foreign language interpreters to provide in-person interpretation for our local Massachusetts area clients. We have an immediate need for Somali interpreters in the Boston area.

Requirements

• Fully bilingual
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality/ HIPPA compliance
• We are looking for IN PERSON interpreters only, you must have transportation to attend appointments locally
• Technical skills for learning/using online portal (printing and uploading vouchers required)
• Must have access to a printer
• Interpreting experience and certification REQUIRED
• Proper set up to do video calls as needed
• Simultaneous interpreting experience preferred
• Background checks required
• Schedule is PRN (as needed), and needs can be sporadic depending on languages spoken. We offer flexibility based on interpreter's availability and preferences. However, applicants must have some availability M-F 7AM-5PM as this is when services are typically needed.

Please include all languages you speak in your resume.

Please note, this is an independent contractor position with flexible hours. Hours are not guaranteed and are based on availability, languages spoken and client needs.

Salary: $40 per hour