Spanish Interpreters - Bronx

Homeland Language Services • Mount Vernon, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring SPANISH - ENGLISH INTERPRETERS! We are looking for experienced interpreters who want to join an international company and be a great help to the community. Do you have experience working as an Interpreter/translator? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team with solid possibilities for professional growth? If so, we want to hear from you! Job Overview: The Interpreter provides interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals, their families, clients, and staff. In various settings, including medical, legal, educational, and social services, the Interpreter advocates for LEP individuals' access to the full range of services available. By providing intercultural mediation, the Interpreter assists professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care, support, and instruction. A commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience, maintaining privacy and safety, and fostering a teamwork spirit is required for this position.

Requirements

• Work Experience: 1+ years of interpreting experience or a successful internship program required.
• Certifications: A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Fluency: in both spoken and written English, as well as the language of interpretation, is essential, with a preference for native-level fluency in the language of interpretation.
• The position requires professional-level interpreting skills and the ability to perform short non-publication translations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in medical, customer service, legal, or educational settings is a plus, depending on the type of assignments we have available.
• Other certificates are a plus, like CMI, CHI, CCHI, 40-hour interpreting course, among others.

Benefits

• Contract type of employment (W-9/1099)
• Our flexible schedule allows you to work when you are available; you may select or decline jobs based on your schedule or availability from the convenience of your smartphone!
• If you choose to work with Homeland Language Services you will get into a friendly team, that supports each other, actively communicates, has its own corporate culture, and achieves its goals together!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees