American Sign Language ASL Interpreter Onsite Indiana

aFit; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification assistance

Job summary

aFit is seeking a qualified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to provide in-person language interpretation across medical and community settings in Indianapolis, IN. The role is a 1099 freelance position, allowing for flexible assignments.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in American Sign Language, at least 3 years of interpreting experience, and NIC certification. This role values collaboration, integrity, and dedication to excellent client service while offering opportunities for certification assistance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ASL interpreting experience.
• Strong understanding of sign language and Deaf culture.
• NIC certification or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, in-person sign language interpretation.
• Accurately interpret in various medical and community settings.
• Ensure language access is provided.

Skills

ASL interpreting experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in American Sign Language or fluency

Job description

More about aFit: You want to work where you know you are a perfect fit. At aFit, a woman owned (WBE) company based in Indianapolis, we are devoted to being collaborative, honorable, and accountable. Our company provides project-based staffing for government and commercial organizations. To our prospective clients, aFit offers a talented workforce in a team-based environment to produce concrete and reliable outcomes. At aFit, we focus on building strong relationships and keeping the day-to-day flexible in an in-person or remote-enabled environment.

aFit Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Description of Duties

The American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter will provide high-quality, in-person sign language interpretation at various client locations in various medical and community settings around Indianapolis, IN.

This is a 1099, contract, freelance sign language interpreter position. You will work as needed and choose your own assignments.

Interpreter Responsibilities and Requirements

• Provide high-quality, in-person sign language interpretation at various client locations in and around Indianapolis, IN.
• Accurately interpret in various medical and community settings.
• Ensure language access is provided.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Choose your own assignments for interpretation
• Strong understanding of sign language and Deaf culture

Desired Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of ASL interpreting experience.
• Passionate about providing language access.
• NIC certification or higher.
• Follow RID Interpreter Code of Ethics.
• Able to perform more varied and difficult tasks.
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment to obtain the best results.
• Work as a topmost trusted partner with aFit and the client.
• Provide attention to details.
• Approaches challenges with a positive, consultative mindset
• Self-starter with the desire to achieve and work with integrity.
• Willingness to grow and change through ambiguity.
• Learning agility, or the ability to develop new skills.
• Open and receptive to feedback to continuously grow.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in American Sign Language or fluency.

Indiana Certification

• IIC
• Non-IIC+
• Or grandfathered in
• CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreters) is a major plus

Please note, this part-time, on-site position is in Indianapolis, IN and we do not offer relocation assistance at this time.

Certification Assistance

• We can help get you certified for free through our client!

Travel

Must be able to travel to necessary locations within IN. Neighboring states welcome!