Spanish Interpreters - Bronx

Homeland Language Services; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Supportive team culture

Contract employment type

Job summary

Homeland Language Services is seeking experienced Spanish-English interpreters for dynamic roles in Mount Vernon, NY. As an interpreter, you will provide vital services for the Limited English Proficient community. Join our friendly team and enjoy flexible scheduling, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real difference.

Qualifications

• 1+ years interpreting experience or successful internship program required.
• Certifications such as CMI, CHI, CCHI are a plus.
• Professional-level interpreting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for LEP individuals in a variety of settings.
• Advocate for access to services for LEP individuals.
• Maintain privacy and foster a teamwork spirit.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in language of interpretation

Interpreting skills

Cultural mediation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

40-hour interpreting course

Job description

We are hiring SPANISH - ENGLISH INTERPRETERS!

We are looking for experienced interpreters who want to join an international company and be a great help to the community.

Do you have experience working as an Interpreter/translator? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team with solid possibilities for professional growth? If so, we want to hear from you!

Job Overview:

The Interpreter provides interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals, their families, clients, and staff. In various settings, including medical, legal, educational, and social services, the Interpreter advocates for LEP individuals' access to the full range of services available. By providing intercultural mediation, the Interpreter assists professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care, support, and instruction. A commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience, maintaining privacy and safety, and fostering a teamwork spirit is required for this position.

Job type: On-site (in person)

Location: Bronx, NY & Westchester County (Mount Vernon & New Rochelle)

Schedule: It is usually during regular business hours (8 AM - 6 PM), some Saturdays. Appointments are based on the client's needs.

Rate: it depends on the experience and certifications (if any)

Background and experience:

• Work Experience: 1+ years of interpreting experience or a successful internship program required. Experience working in medical, customer service, legal, or educational settings is a plus, depending on the type of assignments we have available.
• Certifications: A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory. Other certificates are a plus, like CMI, CHI, CCHI, 40-hour interpreting course, among others.
• Fluency: in both spoken and written English, as well as the language of interpretation, is essential, with a preference for native-level fluency in the language of interpretation. The position requires professional-level interpreting skills and the ability to perform short non-publication translations.

We offer you:

• Contract type of employment (W-9/1099)
• Our flexible schedule allows you to work when you are available; you may select or decline jobs based on your schedule or availability from the convenience of your smartphone!

If you choose to work with Homeland Language Services you will get into a friendly team, that supports each other, actively communicates, has its own corporate culture, and achieves its goals together!

About us:

Established in 2016, Homeland Language Services has been successfully providing high-quality interpreting and translating services worldwide. We have a large team with 500+ professional interpreters and translators. They have solid experience and professional skills to serve our clients with the best language services in modern fast-paced global business. We offer interpretation and translation services in 100+ languages for different industries.

We invite you to check our website to discover more about the company: Homeland Language Services

Apply here! If your expertise complies with the requirements listed above, our HR Team will contact you by email to go over the pay rates, schedules, and other working conditions.

We will be happy to welcome you to our team!