American Sign Language Interpreter

Focus Interpreting; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid by assignment

Job summary

Focus Interpreting in Stockton, California seeks an American Sign Language interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing individuals across medical, legal, educational, and social services settings.

You will interpret spoken language into ASL and ASL back into spoken language in real time, maintain confidentiality, stay current with ASL and English, and bring strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and strong proficiency in English.
• Certification or qualifications in ASL interpretation preferred.
• Understanding of Deaf culture to provide effective interpretation.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services in medical, legal, educational, and social settings.
• Interpret spoken language into ASL and ASL back into spoken language in real time.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.
• Stay updated on ASL and English developments to ensure quality.

Skills

ASL fluency

English proficiency

Communication skills

Under pressure

Cultural competency

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Focus Interpreting is seeking 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

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 is preferred
• Understanding of the Deaf culture and norms to provide effective and culturally sensitive interpretation
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

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 English
• Certification or qualifications in ASL interpretation preferred
• Understanding of Deaf culture
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Benefits

• Paid by assignment at an hourly rate.