Freelance Interpreters On -Site in Twin Cities Area (Spoken Languages)

Piedmont Global • Minneapolis, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Language Banc (TLB) offers flexible, on -call work on an Independent Contractor basis. We are currently looking for freelance Interpreters in the Twin Cities available to provide in -person/face -to -face language interpretation services from EN<>All Languages at various locations throughout the metro area. (Spanish, Somali, Cambodian/Khmer, Arabic, Mandarin, and Vietnamese interpreters are strongly encouraged to apply.) These are "1099" (Independent Contractor) positions with the Interpretation to take place on -site (OSI), via video (VRI), or over the phone (OPI), depending on our customers' specific needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Native fluency in English and another language
• Prior interpreting experience (formal or informal)
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Access to mobile phone and computer
• Reliable transportation and proof of insurance
• Up to -Date immunization records including but not limited to TB, MMR, Varicella, Hep B (or declination), TDAP
• Registration/active status on the MDH Interpreter Roster
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• National Certification (CCHI/CMI or NBCMI)
• Certification of 40 -hour interpreter training (Bridging the Gap, The Community Interpreter training, and/or any other 40 -hour accredited interpreter training course).

Responsibilities

• Serve as Interpreter and facilitate effective communication between parties that do not speak the same language by converting one spoken language to another.
• Render messages from one language to another clearly and accurately, without omissions and additions, while maintaining message style, content, and context.
• Render sight translations of documents and other written materials as needed.
• Abide by the Interpreter Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, maintain client confidentiality pursuant to protocols established by industry standards and HIPAA.
• Share relevant cultural information with all parties involved and assist all speakers in reaching a mutual understanding. Act as cultural broker when/if necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED