Spanish Interpreters - Fairfax

Homeland Language Services; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A language service provider is seeking experienced Spanish-English interpreters for on-site work in Fairfax, VA. This role involves providing interpretation services in medical, legal, and educational settings for Limited English Proficient individuals. Candidates should have at least one year of experience and a high school diploma. The position offers flexible scheduling and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of interpreting experience or successful internship required.
• Preference for native-level fluency in the language of interpretation.
• Professional-level interpreting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient individuals in various settings.
• Assist professionals in delivering culturally sensitive support.
• Maintain privacy and safety in all interactions.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Interpreting experience

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

40-hour interpreting course

Certificates like CMI, CHI, CCHI

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:

Fairfax, VA

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 7 years ago, 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!