Ukrainian Interpreter (San Francisco Bay Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. seeks a Ukrainian Interpreter for the San Francisco Bay Area. This independent contractor role offers flexible scheduling and ongoing opportunities in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities include accurate medical interpreting in various contexts. Candidates should be fluent in Ukrainian and English, have relevant interpreter training or experience, and be prepared to obtain medical clearances and a California license as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Ukrainian and English.
• Experience providing accurate interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with fidelity to the source.
• Ability to interpret bidirectionally between Ukrainian and English.
• Experience working with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Combines formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks; California license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Assignments are based in the San Francisco Bay Area and available regularly based on demand.

Skills

Bilingual Ukrainian-English

Medical interpreting

Interpreting in healthcare settings

Cultural competency

Education

Interpreter training

Job description

About the job Ukrainian Interpreter (San Francisco Bay Area)

Job Description

This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in the San Francisco Bay Area and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Ukrainian and English
• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Ukrainian and English in both directions
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
• Possession of a valid California license

ABOUT US

Interlingva is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.