American Sign Language Interpreter

Cayuse Holdings; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking a skilled ASL Interpreter to provide interpretation across various fields, ensuring effective communication between Deaf and hearing individuals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, must hold relevant certifications, and be available for on-call assignments with flexible working conditions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional ASL interpreting experience in multiple fields.
• Must hold RID certification or equivalent.
• Must pass background check and comply with client screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL interpretation.
• Facilitate communication in diverse settings including healthcare and legal.
• Utilize VRI for remote interpretation services.

Skills

Fluency in ASL and English

Understanding of Deaf culture

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to manage complex communication

Familiarity with virtual interpreting platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in ASL, Linguistics, or related field

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

The Work

Cayuse Language Connect, LLC, is seeking a skilled and dedicatedAmerican Sign Language (ASL) Interpreterto provide high-quality ASL interpretation services to support effective communication between Deaf and hearing individuals. The ideal candidate will interpret scenarios across diverse fields such aseducation, legal, medical, environmental, and social services, ensuring accessibility, professionalism, and adherence to ethical standards.

The position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with theMission, Vision, and Core Valuesof Cayuse.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provideaccurate ASL-to-EnglishandEnglish-to-ASLinterpretation for one-on-one interactions, group settings, and virtual or in-person meetings.
• Facilitate communication in a variety of settings, including but not limited toeducation,healthcare,legal proceedings, andcommunity services.
• UtilizeVideo Remote Interpreting (VRI)and other technologies to deliver high-quality remote interpretation services when required.
• Maintain strictconfidentialityand adherence to ethical standards outlined by theRegistry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID Code of Professional Conduct).
• Work collaboratively with Deaf individuals, colleagues, and organizational personnel to deliver seamless communication.
• Perform other language support tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

• Minimum5+ years of professional ASL interpreting experiencein one or more relevant fields (e.g., education, medical, community, or legal).
• Bachelor’s Degree in American Sign Language (ASL), Linguistics, Deaf Studies, or a related fieldis strongly preferred.
• Must hold one or more of the following professional certifications:

• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)certification.
• Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI)certification.
• Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)certification, or equivalent.

Minimum Skills

• Fluency in ASL and English, with exceptional comprehension, vocabulary, and cultural awareness.
• Thorough understandingof the Deaf culture, and the ability to engage with the Deaf community effectively and respectfully.
• Strong ability to managecomplex or sensitive communication exchangeswith professionalism, discretion, and empathy.
• Physicalstaminaandmental focusfor extended interpreting sessions in both remote and in-person environments.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, social awareness, and sensitivity to cultural nuances.
• Familiarity with virtual interpreting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or VRI tools) for remote assignments.
• Must pass abackground checkand comply with additional client or project-specific screenings during employment as required.
• Travel availability to supporton-site assignmentswhen needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in American Sign Language (ASL), Linguistics, Deaf Studies, or a related fieldis strongly preferred.

• Experience interpreting in high-profile or specialized fields (e.g., federal courts, higher education, or corporate environments).
• Knowledge oftactile interpreting(e.g., for Deaf-Blind clients).
• Fluency in an additional spoken language (e.g., Spanish, French, Mandarin) alongside ASL.

Reports to: Deputy Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Must be able to be on-call, Interpreter will be notified within 48 hours of potential jobs.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $46.00 - USD $80.00 /Hr.