Chaochow Interpreter

Job Title

Chaochow Interpreter – Phone Interpreter (Independent Contractor)

Work at Home – United States

$0.75 - $0.90 per minute

The Chaochow Telephone Interpreter provides real‑time interpretation between Chaochow and English speakers for a variety of industries, including healthcare, government, insurance, finance, utilities, travel and hospitality, general business, law enforcement, and emergency services. The role is conducted remotely from a home office.

• Respond promptly to interpretation sessions and conduct them in a friendly, professional manner.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Speak clearly in both languages with proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor throughout all sessions.
• Remain calm during sessions, especially when speakers are incoherent or upset, including emergency calls.
• Maintain punctuality and availability during assigned work hours.
• Follow client instructions and protocol to ensure client expectations are met with the Limited English‑speaking Person (LEP) without unauthorized interaction.
• Understand and apply industry terminology for medical, insurance, finance, and legal contexts.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Handle highly emotional and/or stressful calls, including prolonged periods without breaks, while meeting company service standards.
• Adapt to technology enhancements that improve service delivery and client satisfaction.

• Fluency in Chaochow and English with strong linguistic and cultural proficiency.
• Ability to assess regional and accent differences to facilitate effective communication with the LEP.
• Excellent listening, retention, and note‑taking skills for high‑accuracy interpretation.
• Concentration and detachment from conversation content, remaining neutral and objective at all times.
• Experience handling sensitive subjects such as end‑of‑life conversations, pregnancy termination, vaccinations, and matters concerning sexual orientation and/or gender expression.
• Preferred education or work experience in teaching, language assessment, translation, or interpretation.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without future visa sponsorship.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write Chaochow and English (highly preferred).
• Post‑offer background check and/or drug screen may be required.

• Dedicated personal device for business purposes.
• Desktop or laptop computers with Windows, macOS, or Chrome
  
  OS.
• Tablets (iPadOS or Android) and smartphones (iOS or Android) are acceptable.
• No Kaspersky, Huawei, or other restricted hardware.
• High‑speed internet connection: download ≥5
  
  Mbps, upload ≥3
  
  Mbps, ping ≤300ms, jitter ≤30ms.
• Access to a quiet workspace free from background noise or distractions.

• Operate keyboard and mouse while remaining in a stationary position in front of a computer for the majority of the workday.
• Operate required software and systems.
• Maintain sufficient manual dexterity for typing or writing tasks.
• Lift up to 26lbs as needed.
• Tolerate moderate noise levels (computer, audio, telephone).

Independent contractor status; no employee benefits. Remote work from a quiet, secure home office is required.

LLS is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action employer committed to ensuring employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. LLS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Applications will be accepted for 180 days from the posting date of May
152026.