Spanish Interpreters - Madison

homelandls; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W-9/1099 contract

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Homeland Language Services seeks an Interpreter to provide interpretation for LEP individuals in medical, legal, educational, and social services settings. You will advocate for access to services and support intercultural mediation for professionals, ensuring privacy, safety, and teamwork.

On-site in Madison, WI, with flexible scheduling and assignment selection via a smartphone app. A high school diploma is required; certifications such as CMI/CHI/CCHI or a 40-hour course are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Experience interpreting in medical, legal, educational, or social services is a plus.
• Certifications such as CMI, CHI, CCHI or 40-hour course are advantageous.
• Fluency in English and the language of interpretation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for LEP individuals across settings.
• Advocate for access to services and ensure culturally sensitive communication.
• Maintain privacy and assist professionals in delivering care.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Bilingual fluency

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

40-hour interpreting course or certifications

Tools

CMI

CHI

CCHI

Job description

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

Madison, WI

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.

What 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.

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!