What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arabic Interpreter – Onsite, Indiana position at aFit Staffing Inc.?
About the Role
aFit Staffing is seeking professional and reliable Arabic Interpreters to provide in-person interpretation services throughout Indiana. This position plays an essential role in ensuring meaningful communication between Arabic-speaking individuals and English-speaking healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations.
Interpreters will facilitate accurate communication while maintaining professionalism, impartiality, and confidentiality in a variety of settings, including public health, healthcare, social services, and community outreach.
If you are passionate about serving diverse communities and helping bridge language barriers, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide accurate, complete, and unbiased interpretation between spoken Arabic and English.
- Interpret conversations during healthcare appointments, public health visits, meetings, trainings, and community events.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and professional interpreter ethics.
- Interpret faithfully without adding, omitting, or altering the intended meaning.
- Remain neutral and professional during all assignments.
- Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled appointments.
- Travel to assigned locations throughout Indiana.
- Communicate availability and scheduling updates with the staffing team.
- Complete any required documentation following assignments.
Required Qualifications
- Fluency in spoken Arabic and English.
- Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
- Strong understanding of cultural nuances and the ability to facilitate culturally appropriate communication.
- Professional demeanor with exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Indiana.
- Ability to pass any required background screenings.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience providing professional interpretation services.
- Experience interpreting in healthcare, public health, government, education, legal, or community settings.
- National certification through organizations such as CCHI, NBCMI, ATA, or equivalent preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with medical terminology in both Arabic and English.
- Knowledge of HIPAA privacy standards.
Skills
- Arabic Language Fluency
- English Language Fluency
- Consecutive Interpretation
- Simultaneous Interpretation
- Medical Interpretation
- Cultural Competency
- Professional Ethics
- Active Listening
- HIPAA Compliance
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Time Management
Why Join Us?
- Flexible scheduling based on your availability
- Competitive compensation
- Meaningful work supporting Indiana communities
- Opportunity to work with healthcare providers, public health professionals, and community organizations
- Mileage reimbursement for eligible assignments (if applicable)
- Ongoing opportunities for future interpreting assignments
Equal Opportunity Employer
aFit Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.