American Sign Language Interpreter

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Language Services Associates, Inc. is seeking American Sign Language interpreters to partner as independent contractors for clients in the North Metro, GA area. Interpreters may negotiate fees based on experience and credentials and can accept or decline assignments to fit their schedule.

Network interpreters get access to our invoicing system and 24-hour coordinator support for assignments, invoicing, and questions, with onsite arrival times as requested by the client.

Qualifications

• Interpreters must have an Associate or Bachelor degree.
• RID certification is required.
• Interpreter’s state QA equivalent level certification is required.
• Proof of license or registration is required.
• Fluency in English and American Sign Language is required.
• Knowledge of ethics in interpreting is required.
• Experience in medical and/or mental health settings is preferred.

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

RID certification

License or Registration

QA equivalent certification

Job description

Opportunity Overview

LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the North Metro, GA 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 North Metro GA 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