Somali Interpreter

rapportintl; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

rapportintl seeks qualified Somali interpreters for in-person assignments in Lincoln, Nebraska. This independent contractor role offers flexible PRN hours, primarily part-time work, with availability Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM and transportation to attend local appointments.

Candidates must be fully bilingual, maintain HIPAA confidentiality, and be comfortable working with medical terminology. Proof of vaccination or approved exemption may be requested as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual in English and Somali.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Confidentiality/HIPAA compliance.
• In-person interpreters only; must have transportation to attend appointments.
• Technical skills for learning/using online portal (printing and uploading vouchers).
• Must have access to a printer.
• Interpreting experience and/or certification preferred.
• Background checks and drug screens required.
• Schedule is PRN, part-time (or less depending on languages) with availability M-F 7AM-5PM.

Skills

Fully bilingual

Excellent communication

Listening skills

Medical terminology

Confidentiality/HIPAA

In person only

Online portal usage

Printer access

Interpreting experience or cert

Background checks & drug screens

Availability M-F 7AM-5PM

Tools

Online portal access

Printer access

Job description

Looking for Qualified Interpreters!

As a busy interpreting service provider, we are seeking to onboard hard-working, fully-bilingual foreign language interpreters to provide in-person interpretation for our local Nebraska clients. Would you like to make a difference in your community? This is a great opportunity for someone looking to use their cultural knowledge to help non English speakers in your area. Join our exceptional team and enjoy great job satisfaction along with flexible hours.

We have an immediate need for Somali interpreters in the Lincoln 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/or certification preferred
• Background checks and drug screens required
• Schedule is PRN (as needed), part time (or less depending on languages spoken) and is flexible 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 note, this is an independent contractor position with flexible hours. Hours are not guaranteed and are based on availability, languages spoken and client needs.

Proof of Vaccination Requirement: As a company providing interpretation services to medical facilities, we require all interpreter candidates to provide proof of vaccination as part of our hiring process. This is necessary to comply with our clients' health and safety requirements. If you have a medical or religious exemption, please inform us, and appropriate accommodations will be considered. Please be prepared to submit your vaccination proof or exemption documentation prior to your interview. All medical information will be handled confidentially in accordance with applicable laws.

Please include all languages you speak in your resume.

We look forward to hearing from you!