American Sign Language Interpreter in Los Angeles

Focus Interpreting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay per assignment

Job summary

Focus Interpreting in Los Angeles is seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to provide professional interpretation across corporate, educational, medical, and public settings.

You will deliver accurate ASL interpretation, adapt style to client needs, uphold confidentiality, and continually enhance your language skills through team training and ongoing practice.

Compensation is paid by assignment at an hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ASL with excellent English language skills.
• ASL interpretation certification or formal education preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Deaf culture and community norms.
• Experience interpreting in various environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate ASL interpretation for corporate meetings, educational sessions, medical facilities, and public events.
• Adapt interpreting style to meet client needs and ensure clarity and understanding.
• Uphold professional standards of confidentiality and integrity while representing Focus Interpreting.
• Continuously improve language skills and stay updated with advances in ASL and interpreting practices.
• Engage in ongoing training and participate in team meetings to enhance service delivery.

Skills

ASL proficiency

English proficiency

Interpreting experience

Education

ASL interpretation certification/education

Job description

Position Summary

Focus Interpreting is excited to announce an opening for an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter in Los Angeles. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who can provide exceptional interpretation services to bridge communication between deaf and hearing individuals across various contexts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and fluent ASL interpretation for diverse settings such as corporate meetings, educational sessions, medical facilities, and public events.
• Adapt interpreting style to meet the specific needs of clients, ensuring clarity and understanding during the interpretation process.
• Uphold professional standards of confidentiality and integrity while representing Focus Interpreting.
• Continuously improve language skills and stay updated with advancements in ASL and interpreting practices.
• Engage in ongoing training and participate in team meetings to enhance service delivery.

Requirements

• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) with excellent English language skills.
• Certification or formal education in ASL interpretation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Deaf culture and community norms.
• Experience interpreting in various environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.

Benefits

Paid by assignment at an hourly rate.