American Sign Language Interpreter - Ontario, California

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 48,282 - 96,564; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable fees

24hr coordinator support

Job summary

A professional interpreting service is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters in the Ontario, California area. Candidates must have a degree, RID certification, and fluency in English and ASL. This is an independent contractor role allowing for negotiation of fees and flexible scheduling, with opportunities to work in medical and mental health settings.

Qualifications

• RID certification is required.
• Certificate of the state's QA equivalent level is necessary.
• Proof of required License or Registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Accept or decline assignments according to personal schedule.
• Arrive onsite by the requested time.
• Maintain commitment to assigned roles.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in American Sign Language

Knowledge of interpreting ethics

Experience in medical settings

Experience in mental health settings

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

Web-based invoicing platform

Job description

Opportunity Overview:

LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Ontario, California area. LSA network interpreters are independently contracted, and as such, are able to negotiate competitive fees for services based on experience, professional credentials, and market factors.

Interpreters participating in the LSA network have the ability to accept or decline assignments as best fit their schedule.

Independently contracted interpreters that join the LSA network are provided opportunities to accept challenging assignments and gain competitive industry experience. Interpreters are expected to remain committed to assignments accepted, and to arrive onsite by the time requested by the client.

All interpreters are provided access to our web-based invoicing platform and 24hr coordinator support for assignments, invoicing, and general queries.

Location:

To be considered for this role, you must be in/near or able to travel to the Ontario, California area.

About the role:

Interpreters in LSA’s network of independent contractors are asked to meet the following requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor degree
• RID certification
• Interpreter’s state’s QA equivalent level certification
• Proof required License or Registration
• Fluency in English and American Sign Language
• Knowledge of and adherence to the ethics of interpreting
• Experience and comfort working in medical and/or mental health settings