American Sign Language Interpreter

Focus Interpreting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

Focus Interpreting is looking for a dedicated American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing individuals. As an interpreter, you will provide professional services across medical, legal, educational, and social settings.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in ASL and English, with strong communication skills and an understanding of Deaf culture. This role offers flexibility with payment made by assignment at an hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Fluency in ASL and strong proficiency in English.
• Certification or qualifications in ASL interpretation preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpretation services across various settings.
• Ensure clear communication between deaf and hearing individuals.
• Adhere to confidentiality and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

Strong proficiency in English

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of Deaf culture

Education

Certification in ASL interpretation

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Focus Interpreting seeks a dedicated American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our team. As an interpreter, you will be responsible for facilitating communication between deaf and hearing individuals by accurately interpreting spoken language into ASL and vice versa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional interpretation services in various settings, including medical, legal, educational, and social services
• Ensure clear and effective communication by interpreting spoken words into ASL and returning ASL into spoken language in real‑time
• Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity during all interpretation sessions
• Stay updated on developments in both ASL and English to ensure the highest quality of service and accuracy in interpretation

If you are an enthusiastic and skilled ASL interpreter looking to contribute to our mission of effective communication, we would love to hear from you!

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and strong proficiency in English with excellent communication skills in both languages
• Certification or qualifications in ASL interpretation preferred
• Understanding of Deaf culture and norms to provide effective and culturally sensitive interpretation
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

BENEFITS

Paid by assignment at an hourly rate.