Cape Verdean Creole Language OPI​/VRI Interpreter; Remote • Independent Contractor

OPI VRI Remote Independent Contractor HIPAA-aware

Silverminds LLC is seeking experienced Cape Verdean Creole ↔ English interpreters to support our Over-the-Phone (OPI) and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services. This role focuses on medical, legal, government, education, insurance, and community interpreting. You will be working remotely through our Quacko-Intelligence platform as an independent contractor with flexible scheduling based on demand.

• Provide accurate, professional, and impartial interpreting between Cape Verdean Creole and English (OPI/VRI).
• Follow industry standards including confidentiality, first-person interpreting, and turn-taking protocols.
• Support sensitive healthcare and legal conversations while respecting HIPAA and cultural nuances.
• Maintain a professional environment with excellent audio/video quality.
• Be reliable and punctual for scheduled assignments, with flexibility to cover peak hours.

• Fluency in Cape Verdean Creole and English (native-level in at least one language).
• 3+ years of professional medical and/or legal interpreting experience (OPI/VRI required).
• Strong knowledge of medical, legal, and community terminology; ability to perform sight translation.
• Proof of language proficiency in English and all working languages (CEFR C1/ILR Advanced or EF SET ≥85%).
• Completion of a medical interpreter training program (40 hours or more).
• Understanding and commitment to ethics: confidentiality, impartiality, and accuracy.

• Legal terminology training or certification.
• Additional specialized interpreter training or national certification (if available).
• Experience working with contact centers, telehealth platforms, or large-scale LSPs.
• Professional USB headset with noise-canceling microphone.
• HD webcam for video interpreting.
• Reliable high-speed internet (wired connection preferred).
• Quiet, private workspace with solid background (black collared shirt required for VRI sessions).

• 7-year nationwide background check.
• OIG (Office of Inspector General) monthly check.
• SAM (System for Award Management) monthly check.
• Updated Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA) training certificate.
• Updated HIPAA compliance training certificate (annual).
• Proof of U.S. work permit or residency (if applicable).

Please submit your updated resume and proof of qualifications through our application system.