FAQ

Kidsability Bilingual Services acts as a referral service to connect you with opportunities that match your qualifications and interests. Being an independent (1099) contractor means that you are self-employed. Kidsability Bilingual Services is not your employer. We do not train you for positions, deduct taxes, or offer employment benefits. You are your own employer for all aspects of the referral process and it is completely your decision to accept, decline, or leave any opportunity offered to you.

Ultimately you are responsible for your own tax deductions and benefits. Kidsability Bilingual Services does not provide any tax deductions such as those for Social Security, FICA, FUTA, SDI, Medicare, etc. Nor will Kidsability Bilingual Services provide any benefits such as healthcare insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation days or paid sick leave. For detailed information on how to file taxes as an independent contractor, please speak with a qualified tax accountant, tax attorney or the Internal Revenue Service at: www.irs.gov/Individuals/Self-Employed.

You are able to start getting referrals as soon as your application and credentialing processes are completed. Availability of specific assignments changes on a daily basis.

Here is a complete list of our service for which we have referrals. Visit our Open Opportunities page.

Independent contractors are compensated by-weekly. Before accepting a referred assignment, an hourly rate is established. You will be paid at that rate multiplied by the number of units / hours worked. The timely submission of your by-weekly invoices (e-signed and approved) is necessary to ensure you are compensated on time.

Do I pay a fee to work as an independent contractor for Kidsability Bilingual Services? No. Kidsability Bilingual Services will never charge you for an assignment referral. However, it is possible to incur costs related to items needed to provide services such as:

• Licenses and Certifications related to your work (new or renewal)
• Medical Clearances (e.g. physicals, vaccinations, TB testing, etc.)
• Some background clearances, depending on your state and the contractual requirements
• Transportation to/from assignments
• Professional Liability Coverage (typically for healthcare professionals)

The types of credentialing vary by state, client and requirements specific to your field. They may include (but are not limited to):

• Criminal History Check (Local and State)
• FBI Fingerprinting
• Sexual Offender Registry Checks
• Child Abuse Check
• Federal Exclusions Checks
• Education Verification
• License/Certification Verification
• Reference Checks
• Verification of Medical Clearances
• DMV Checks
• Drug Testing

Every client has their own stipulations about the degrees of acceptability for background screening. If you have a criminal history, you may or may not be selected depending on the offense, when it occurred and whether it is still an active case. This is determined by the client, not by Kidsability Bilingual Services. We merely adhere to the credentialing standards the client sets for each opportunity.

Kidsability Bilingual Services knows that not every assignment is going to be a perfect match. As an Independent Contractor, you are not obligated to stay in any assignment that is not right for you. As a professional courtesy, we ask that you contact us right away if you are ready to leave an assignment. We would be happy to try and resolve any issues, or have sufficient time to prepare a replacement.

As an independent contractor, you are free to accept opportunities with another agency. If you want to be listed with several different agencies, it is your right to do so and select the assignments that suit you best. However, please alert both companies so that you are not being presented for the same opportunities at the same time.

No. As an Independent Contractor, you have the freedom to accept or decline any assignment. However, in order for us to find the best fit for you, let our staffing coordinators know exactly what type of assignments will work for you and which won’t (including commute times, experience level, facility type, full or part-time, work-life balance issues, ongoing college courses, public transportation, etc.). Once our staffing team has a clear picture of what you want, they can make sure you are only offered opportunities that make sense for you and your lifestyle.

Any candidate seeking an assignment referral should be able to work in the United States legally without restriction. This typically covers US Citizens and Permanent residents (aka “Green Card holders”). Kidsability Bilingual Services will not refer any candidate who requires visa sponsorship in order to work or has a non-immigrant visa (e.g. tourist visa, student visa). If you are unsure of your work status, please contact your local Social Security Administration office, or the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for clarification.

Do you know someone who might enjoy the benefits of contracting through Kidsability Bilingual Services? Please pass along their information so we can speak with them. We have a employee referral bonus. The referral bonus is often granted once the employee is hired and remains at the company for a predetermined amount of time.