American Sign Language Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A leading service company is seeking a qualified ASL Interpreter to provide onsite interpretation in various settings. The ideal candidate will possess advanced voicing skills, a strong understanding of the American Disabilities Act, and relevant certifications. This role offers flexible work from home options tailored for both full-time and part-time commitments. Responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality and keeping detailed records of interpretations.

Qualifications

• The qualified ASL Interpreter must possess advanced, accurate voicing skills.
• Must be familiar with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Possess skills in a broad range of general interpreting assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite ASL/English interpretation in various settings.
• Maintain confidentiality of information exchanged during interpreting.
• Keep detailed and accurate records of interpretations.

Skills

Advanced voicing skills

Knowledge of American Disabilities Act (ADA)

General interpreting skills

Technical vocabulary knowledge

Education

National Interpreter Certification (NIC)

Certificate of Interpretation (CI)

Certificate of Transliteration (CT)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement

Locations

• Washington DC
• Minneapolis, MN
• Dallas, TX
• San Antonio, TX
• Denver, CO
• Cheyenne, WY
• Milwaukee, WI
• Providence, RI
• Erie, PA
• Lebanon, PA
• Wilkes-Bares, PA
• Marion, IN

Responsibilities and Duties

ASL Interpreter shall provide onsite, unclassified ASL/English receptive and expressive simultaneous interpretation in a variety of settings, both alone and in teams, conveying all cultural, linguistic information embedded in the target message. Conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of a speaker to a deaf/hard of hearing person Interpreting/transliterating expressively and receptively using manual and oral methods of communication for the deaf and hard of hearing Maintain the confidentiality of information exchanged in an interpreting situation. Communicate effectively by signing, orally, and in writing. Keep detailed and accurate records. Meet schedules and timelines.

Qualifications and Skills

The qualified ASL Interpreter must possess advanced, accurate voicing skills to mediate both culturally and linguistically from spoken English to American Sign Language (ASL) and from ASL to spoken English in an equivalent manner.

Be familiar with the terminology and provisions of the American Disabilities Act (ADA).

Possess skills in a broad range of general interpreting assignments.

Possess a general knowledge of a variety of specialized vocabulary including some technical terms associated with the content they are interpreting. This includes but is not limited to specialized medical terminology, supply chain management technical jargon, and business vernacular.

The Candidate shall have at least one of the following certification:

• National Interpreter Certification (NIC)
• Certificate of Interpretation (CI)
• Certificate of Transliteration (CT)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Flexible work from home options available.