Spanish Interpreter in New Orleans (On-Call)

Job Description

Our organization is looking to fill an on-demand Spanish interpreter position to help serve the Limited English Proficient population in our communities through language services. You must be located in New Orleans, LA as most of our appointments are in-person. We provide in-person, video (VRI) and telephonic (OPI) interpreter services to our customers and enable cross-cultural communication across a wide variety of industries. You must be available for 9AM - 5PM weekdays for on-call assignments.

The Impact of Interpreting

As an interpreter or translator at International Languages, you'll be part of a supportive, diverse team committed to serving our communities through language. This means you'll enable patients to have meaningful access to their healthcare information and improve health equity through enabling patients to control communications about their health. Support top facilities nationwide with compliance and cultural competence across healthcare, education, government agencies, insurance, and other industries.

Required Qualifications

We offer interpreter training to bilinguals that meet the following qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency (written and verbal) in both English and the language pair.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and must work well in a diverse team
• Pass a background check and pre employment testing
• Demonstrate responsibility and good time management
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Willingness and ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality rules
• Self-directed, responsible, and ability to maintain record of hours worked
• Detail oriented, and good communicator
• Automobile and valid WI driver’s license

Desirable Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as an interpreter in the language pair
• Experience working with school districts, government agencies, healthcare providers, case managers, youth and family services, or a combination thereof

What we offer as an employer

Interpreters can work on a fixed-schedule or on-demand basis depending on the language, location, and mode of interpreter services.

• Make your own schedule
• Competitive pay, regular wage increases
• Company-paid professional interpreter training
• Professional development opportunities
• Face-to-face interpreting appointments assigned to you when you are available.
• Virtual (phone and video) interpreting appointments enabling you to work remotely.

Learn More

Visit our website to learn more about our company https://intlanguages.com .

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Orleans, LA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location