Haitian Creole Speaking Interpreter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Deliver precise, complete, and respectful video interpreting services between English and Haitian Creole, including occasional over-the-phone sessions.

• Ensure faithful communication without adding, omitting, or modifying the intended meaning.

• Adhere to professional interpreter ethics, standards of practice, and company protocols.

• Uphold confidentiality and comply with relevant healthcare privacy regulations.

• Exhibit cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds, communication styles, and patient preferences.

• Maintain professional behavior and exercise sound judgement regarding interpreter role boundaries.

• Adapt to changing technology, workflows, and service demands.

• Engage in necessary training, coaching, and quality assurance activities.

• Complete the structured evaluation process and foundational training prior to live interpreting sessions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient, professional-level verbal communication skills in both English and Haitian Creole.

• Genuine understanding of medical interpreting, including informal interpreting experience.

• Ability to accurately and completely interpret medical information in both languages.

• Willingness to undergo a medical interpreting proficiency assessment.

• Cultural responsiveness and comfort in navigating the US healthcare environment.

• Strong professional reliability and sound judgement, paired with a customer service orientation.

• Comfort with video conferencing platforms and adaptability to new remote technologies.

• Capable of passing background checks and drug screenings.

• Dedicated private workspace at home that is distraction-free, equipped with a locking door and wired high-speed internet; no Wi-Fi, hotspot, satellite, or DSL connections.

• Comfortable being on camera for the majority of each working shift.

• Residing in Brazil and available for remote work.

• Availability that aligns with US Eastern Time (ET).

• Previous experience in medical interpreting, formal medical interpreter training, relevant certifications or degrees, national medical interpreter certification, experience with video or telephone interpreting, and familiarity with medical terminology are advantageous but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Work From Home

• Training & Development

• Equipment provided