Spanish Interpreters - Ventura

homelandls; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 46,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

W-9/1099 contract

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Homeland Language Services seeks experienced Spanish–English interpreters to join our international team in Ventura County. The Interpreter will provide interpretation for LEP individuals across medical, legal, educational and social services settings, supporting culturally sensitive care and privacy, while delivering excellent customer service.

Candidates should have at least 1 year interpreting experience or a related internship, English fluency and target language proficiency, and any

Qualifications

• 1+ years interpreting experience or internship required.
• Experience in medical, customer service, legal, or educational settings is a plus.
• Fluency in English and the language of interpretation; native-level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for LEP individuals in medical, legal, educational and social services settings.
• Advocate for LEP access to services while maintaining privacy and safety.
• Maintain a high level of customer experience and teamwork.

Skills

Interpreting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Medical interpretation

Legal interpretation

Education

High school diploma

CMI/CHI/CCHI certifications

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: Ventura County, CA

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.