Swahili Interpreter

Rapport International; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapport International is seeking qualified Swahili interpreters in the Boston area for in-person interpretation services. This is an independent contractor role with flexible hours and PRN scheduling based on client needs and language availability.

Applicants must be fully bilingual, certified, and able to attend appointments locally with transportation. A printer and ability to print/upload vouchers are required, and availability Monday through Friday 7 AM to 5 PM is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual with medical interpretation experience.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• HIPAA compliance and confidentiality required.
• In-person interpreters only; must have local transportation.
• Access to a printer and ability to print/upload vouchers.
• Interpreting certification required.
• Ability to set up video calls if needed.
• Background checks required.
• PRN schedule with availability M-F 7AM–5PM.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

In-person interpretation

Interpreting experience

Certification

Background checks

Simultaneous interpreting

Tools

Online portal

Job description

Looking for Qualified Interpreters!

We are a growing interpreting service provider looking to onboard hard-working, fully bilingual foreign language interpreters to provide in-person interpretation for our local Massachusetts area clients.

We have an immediate need for Swahili interpreters in the Boston area.

Requirements:

• Fully bilingual
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality/ HIPPA compliance
• We are looking for IN PERSON interpreters only, you must have transportation to attend appointments locally
• Technical skills for learning/using online portal (printing and uploading vouchers required)
• Must have access to a printer
• Interpreting experience and certification REQUIRED
• Proper set up to do video calls as needed
• Simultaneous interpreting experience preferred
• Background checks required
• Schedule is PRN (as needed), and needs can be sporadic depending on languages spoken. We offer flexibility based on interpreter's availability and preferences. However, applicants must have some availability M-F 7AM-5PM as this is when services are typically needed.

Please include all languages you speak in your resume.

Please note, this is an independent contractor position with flexible hours. Hours are not guaranteed and are based on availability, languages spoken and client needs.

We look forward to hearing from you!