Ilocano Interpreters

CLOVEHITCH • Oahu, HI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

CLGT Solutions, LLC dba CLOVEHITCH is seeking qualified on-site Ilocano interpreters to support a client by providing professional in-person interpretation services across the Hawaiian Islands. The role involves providing accurate, complete, and impartial interpretation between client staff and LEP clients in various settings such as casework, medical, legal, and administrative functions.

Requirements

• Must have working proficiency (ILR 2+) in English and target language, including vocabulary in health, legal, and social services domains.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in a professional or social services environment.
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics, including confidentiality, impartiality, and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to remain composed in sensitive or high-stakes situations.
• Ability to provide services in person at various locations.
• Ability to pass any required background checks or credentialing processes may apply.
• This position is open only to individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience providing in-person interpretation in a government, healthcare, legal, or social services setting strongly preferred.
• Interpreter training or certification preferred (e.g., CCHI, CMI, court interpreter certification, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Hawaii’s Pacific Islander communities and culturally relevant terminology preferred, particularly for Chuukese, Marshallese, Samoan, Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander language pairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial in-person interpretation between the client staff (including caseworkers, medical personnel, legal staff, educators, and administrative personnel) and LEP clients receiving services.
• Interpret in the first person, relaying all content completely and without editing, summarizing, or omitting any information.
• Serve as a communication liaison to ensure mutual understanding between all parties while maintaining strict neutrality, professionalism, and impartiality.
• Adhere strictly to professional interpreter codes of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, impartiality, and cultural sensitivity.

Benefits

• Work is assigned on an on-demand, as-needed basis, 365 days per year, 7 days per week.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed