SOSi is actively seeking qualified, professional, and experienced interpreters to provide on-site and video interpretation services for our New York City customer. Interpreters will support agency staff and providers in serving clients with limited English proficiency across all five boroughs.

• Provide accurate, culturally appropriate, and confidential consecutive interpretation between English and the target language during client interviews, appointments, home visits, and events.
• Support on-site and/or video interpretation assignments.
• Support document translation between English and the target language as needed.
• Adhere to DSS/HRA/DHS codes of conduct, HIPAA compliance standards, and confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain professionalism and neutrality while preserving tone, meaning, and intent of all communications.
• Arrive promptly for scheduled assignments and remain available for the full duration of the appointment or shift.

• At least two (2) years of verifiable experience providing interpretation services.
• Demonstrated fluency in English and the target language, including the ability to interpret a wide range of registers, regionalisms, and cultural expressions.
• Ability to conduct consecutive interpretation accurately and at an appropriate pace.
• Familiarity with standards of professional conduct for interpreters, including confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism.
• Willingness to undergo certification/credential verification and skills assessment prior to assignment.
• Preference for candidates who are registered or interested in registering in the New York City small business database.
• Must be able to travel to locations across NYC’s five boroughs.
• Must be willing to accept assignments on evenings, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7/365 coverage.

• Assignments may occur in offices, shelters, IDNYC enrollment sites, or client homes.
• Work may be in-person or via video platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or WhatsApp.
• Flexible scheduling required; interpreters will be engaged as independent contractors and scheduled based on demand.