Qualified Medical & Community Bilingual Interpreter MT

• Ensure comprehension
• New Interpreter & New Client Referral Incentives
• Background Check Authorization

At RELA, we're revolutionizing language access by cultivating a vibrant community where interpreters thrive and grow together. We believe in empowering every voice through continuous learning, professional development, and a supportive network that feels like family. Working together with empathy and dedication, our team sets new standards of excellence in healthcare interpretation across 80+ languages. Whether you're an experienced interpreter or just beginning your journey, RELA offers a place where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your contribution makes a lasting impact in our community.

ON-SITE POSITION - LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
1099 Independent Contractor Part-Time/Flex/On-Call

• Facilitate accurate flowing communication
• Ensure comprehension
• Manage specialized terminology
• Handle sensitive situations professionally
• Document services and communicate responsively

We are actively recruiting interpreters who speak:
Spanish and Portuguese which are always in high demand.

The following languages however are especially in reasonable to high demand:
Arabic (all dialects), ASL (American Sign Language), Armenian, Bosnian, Burmese, Cambodian (Khmer), Cantonese, Chuuckese, Croatian, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, French (Especially African Dialects), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Karen, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Korean, Kurdish, Laotian, Mandarin, Marshallese, Nepali, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Serbian, Somali, Sudanese, Swahili, Taiwanese, Thai, Tigrinya, Tongan, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Zulu.

If you speak another any language at all not listed above, please apply.

Majority of Interpretation Requests will be Weekdays Between 7AM-7PM

Weekend, Evening, Night & Holiday Job Requests Also

• Entry Level (0-5 years experience): $18-22/hour
• Experienced (3-8 years): $20-24/hour
• National Medical Certified Interpreter (1-4 years experience): $23-27/hour
• 1-hour minimum billing
• Paid semi monthly

• Other common Non-Spanish/Portuguese Languages (Russian, Arabic, etc.): +$2/hr
• Rare languages ("Languages of Lesser Diffusion" i.e. Chuukese, Basque, etc.): +$5/hr
• Specialty assignments (i.e. workman's comp): +$5/hr
• After-hours coverage (evenings, nights, weekends): +$5/hr
• Travel Time or Mileage reimbursement (when pre-approved by the client)
• New Interpreter & New Client Referral Incentives
• Professional Development Incentives

• Ongoing Skill Development Opportunities
• CEUs
• Specialty & Terminology Courses
• Professional Industry Conferences & Networking Opportunities
• Interpreter-Peer Support & Mentorship
• Cultural Events
• Shadowing, Performance Reviews & Skill Assessments
• Client Feedback Reviews

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate from a nationally accredited 40-hour interpreter training program:
  • Bridging the Gap (BTG)
  • The Community Interpreter International (TCII)
  • Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP)
  • Other CCHI or NBCMI recognized programs
• Fluency in English and target language(s)
• Strong medical terminology knowledge in both languages

• National certification (CCHI or NBCMI)
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• 1+ year medical/community interpreting experience
• Healthcare system familiarity

Interpreters must demonstrate professional proficiency in each working language, including English
, via one of the following:

• High School Diploma or College Degree where the working language is the primary language of instruction (diploma/degree must be provided).
• ACTFL:
  Advanced-Mid or higher
• ALTA:
  Score of 9 (Advanced High) or higher on the 1-12 scale
• ILR/Government:
  Level 2+ (Limited Working Proficiency Plus) or higher

Please know that your language skill level will be assessed or an assessment, a diploma or degree in those languages must be provided. Although not always the case, a mission, elementary school immersion programs or high school or college level classes, (or growing up talking to grandma) probably won't be sufficient for the highly specialized medical terminology and complex speech at high formal register that will be required for many if not all interpretation sessions.

• Current immunizations or approved exemption
• Drug screening
• Clean background check
• Ability to obtain facility-specific credentials
• Annual facility specific compliance trainings

• Reliable personal vehicle with ability to travel throughout service area
• Smartphone with reliable data plan
• Mobile check-in/out apps
• Email & SMS communication
• GPS navigation capabilities
• Navigate various healthcare…