Medical & Human Services Interpreter - Russian & Ukrainian - Per Diem

Church World Service is seeking a professional, accurate, and culturally responsive medical interpreter to support equitable access to healthcare in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Language requirement: Candidates must be bilingual in Russian and Ukrainian, with professional English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in medical, behavioral-health, and community-healthcare settings.
• Perform appropriate sight translation of patient documents.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and professional interpreter standards.
• Help clients complete intake materials and coordinate appointment details.
• Communicate with providers, office staff, and service coordinators to resolve language and cultural barriers.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical terminology, cultural competence, and interpreter ethics.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Completion of a 40-hour medical-interpreter training aligned with the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care Code of Ethics.
• Valid proof of proficiency in English and the required target languages, or willingness to complete candidate-paid language testing arranged by CWS.
• Knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and national standards of practice.

Medical-interpreter certification through CCHI or NBCMI and at least two years of relevant experience are preferred. Work is primarily on site at hospitals, clinics, and community-healthcare facilities, with regional travel and occasional evening or weekend assignments.