Face to Face Interpreter – Hakha Chin

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC. • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC is hiring a Hakha Chin interpreter to provide in-person interpretation for medical, social service, and other appointments. This is face-to-face interpretation, not video or telephone interpretation. Interpreters choose their own schedules and may accept as many or as few assignments as they wish. Assignments are available 24/7/365, although most are requested during business hours. The role is presented as a flexible way to earn money using bilingual skills to assist people who speak Hakha Chin. Previous professional interpretation experience is not required, and applicants who speak English as a second language are welcome.

Requirements

• Be located in the Central Ohio area.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Pass a federal criminal background check based on fingerprints and a 10-panel drug screening; the posting states these are provided at no cost to the applicant.
• Provide proof of completion of at least 40 hours of interpreter training through an accredited program, such as Bridging the Gap, Access 2 Interpreters' Access Academy, court interpretation training, or an interpretation certificate or degree from an accredited college or university.
• Provide certification of bilingual proficiency or pay for and complete a third-party bilingual fluency evaluation through an accredited testing and evaluation organization.
• Speak English and Hakha Chin.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face interpretation during medical, social service, and other appointments.
• Accept available assignments according to the schedule and workload chosen by the interpreter.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED