American Sign Language Interpreter in Lebanon

Global Impact Group LLC; Lebanon (Lebanon County); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled ASL Interpreter to provide essential interpretation services in Lebanon. This role offers the flexibility of a part-time or full-time contract with options for remote work. The ideal candidate will possess advanced voicing skills and a deep understanding of both ASL and spoken English, ensuring effective communication for the deaf and hard of hearing community. This position not only supports diverse interpreting needs but also contributes to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in various environments. Join a team dedicated to making a significant impact through language and communication.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Work from home options

Qualifications

• Advanced voicing skills for ASL and spoken English interpretation.
• Familiarity with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite ASL/English interpretation in various settings.
• Maintain confidentiality and keep detailed records.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Voicing Skills

Cultural Mediation

General Interpreting Skills

Technical Vocabulary Knowledge

Education

National Interpreter Certification (NIC)

Certificate of Interpretation (CI)

Certificate of Transliteration (CT)

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Global Language System has an upcoming requirement for American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation Services to help a client in following in Lebanon.

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: Contract / Part time/ Full time

Flexible work from home options available.