Swahili-English Interpreters

Homeland Language Services; West Palm Beach (FL); Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Internal training and certifications

Monthly payments

Job summary

A global language services company is looking for SWAHILI-ENGLISH Over-the-Phone Interpreters. The role requires fluency in both languages and at least one year of interpreting experience. Responsibilities include answering calls professionally, taking notes, and attending training. The position is remote with a flexible schedule and offers opportunities for professional growth. Join a supportive team dedicated to quality service and community help.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of interpreting experience.
• Awareness of legal terminology is a plus.
• International certifications in healthcare industry are a plus.
• Awareness of legal terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls in a professional manner, acting according to the Interpreter's code of conduct.
• Be prepared to take notes during a call.
• Attend internal professional training.
• Attend internal professional training and pursue new certifications.
• Communicate and report to team leader.

Skills

Proficiency/Bilingual/Native level of English and Swahili

Good knowledge of medical terminology

High emotional intelligence

High level of communication, listening, note-taking skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma in native language

Tools

Noise-canceling wired USB headset

Job description

Overview

We are hiring SWAHILI-ENGLISH OVER-THE-PHONE INTERPRETERS

If you are passionate about different languages and interpretation, we need you!

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

An Over-the-Phone (OPI) Interpreter at Homeland Language Services provides accurate communication between non-English and English speakers during calls. They carry out exclusive service in different fields and industries and maintain transparency during the conversation.

Interpreters at Homeland Language Services are linguistic experts, fast at processing information during calls, and renowned for their high level of tolerance, accuracy, and expertise.

After you familiarize yourself with the following description of the position, you can apply and send us your resume and certificate in PDF or Word files.

Location

Worldwide (except the USA)

Your responsibilities

• Answer calls in a professional manner, acting according to the Interpreter's code of conduct.
• Be prepared to take notes during a call.
• Be aware of the specific vocabulary of the industry the interpreter works with (healthcare and medical terminology).
• Attend internal professional training.
• Be eager to obtain new professional certifications.
• Communicate and report to your team leader.

Your background and experience

• Proficiency/Bilingual/Native level of English and target language (Swahili).
• 1+ years of interpreting experience.
• Good knowledge of medical terminology.
• Awareness of legal terminology is a plus.
• International certifications in the healthcare industry are a plus (PICSI, ALTA, HIPAA, etc.).
• High school diploma in your native language.
• High emotional intelligence and tolerance to different cultures.
• High level of communication, listening, note-taking, and memory retention skills.

Technical requirements

As this position is fully remote, you should comply with several technical requirements for your computer. We need to ensure your home office will work effectively.

• Excellent ethernet connection (Wi-Fi is not allowed).
• Noise-canceling wired USB headset.

What we offer you

• Flexible schedule.
• Immediate availability to start working after onboarding.
• Internal training and the possibility to obtain new certifications.
• Monthly payments.
• Contract type of employment.

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

About us

Established 15 years ago, Homeland Language Services provides 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 a fast-paced global business. We offer interpretation and translation services in 100+ languages for different industries.

We invite you to learn more about our company by visiting the Homeland Language Services website.

Send us your resume. If your expertise complies with the requirements listed above, our HR Team will contact you by email to explain in detail the pay rates, schedules, and other working conditions.

We will be happy to welcome you to our team!