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Freelance Igbo Interpreter (DC Metro Area)

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Liberty Language Services

2021-12-03 07:40:00

Job location Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Self Employment

Job description

Liberty Language Services is an interpreter agency and training school based in Vienna, VA. Currently, we are hiring for freelance Igbo medical interpreters to help us provide language access services to Igbo-speaking individuals in the Washington DC Metro Area.

Not a trained interpreter yet? Dont worry! We offer financial assistance to help bilinguals complete their professional medical interpreter training and become Qualified Medical Interpreters (QMI) in the United States.

To be considered, please apply directly on our website:

Job Summary

* As a medical interpreter, you will facilitate doctor-patient communicationat hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare-related facilities. Examples of session content include physical therapy and rehabilitation, surgery, diagnostics, examinations, etc.
* In addition to medical interpreting, Liberty interpreters may occasionally be requested to cover assignments for schools, legal firms, or other businesses.
* Interpreting assignments are typically scheduled anytimeMonday to Friday between 7 am to 7 pm.
* Travel Requirement: Interpreters are required to travel on-site to our clients throughout the Washington DC Metro Area (e.g. Fairfax, Alexandria, DC, Rockville)

Important Note:

* Please be aware that as a freelance interpreter, the number of hours you will work each week is never guaranteed. Workload will depend on our clients' needs for Igbo interpretation services.

Requirements

* Must be at least 18 years of age
* High School Diploma (required), Bachelor's Degree (highly preferred)
* Must have completed or be willing to complete a 40-hour medical interpreter training course (Liberty may be able to provide financial tuition assistance for eligible applicants)
* Must be able to pass oral language proficiency tests for English and Igbo
* Must be able to submit immunization records (MMR, Varicella, TDAP, Hep B) and complete yearly flu shot and TB screening
* Must have flexible work schedule (Mondays-Fridays, between 7am-4pm)
* Must be able to travel throughout Washington DC Metro Area
* Must be able to pass drug screening and background check

Benefits

* Hourly Rate: $22-30 per hour (DOE)
* Ability to create your own schedule
* Free access to Liberty's interpreter training workshops
* The opportunity to lend your voice for someone in need!

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