American Sign Language Interpreter in Santa Maria CA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay by assignment

Job summary

Focus Interpreting in Santa Maria, CA seeks an American Sign Language Interpreter to bridge communication between deaf and hearing communities across education, healthcare, legal, and community settings.

The role requires ASL fluency and strong English, with preferred certification; you will maintain confidentiality, adapt to client needs, and pursue ongoing professional development to keep skills sharp.

Qualifications

• ASL fluency and proficiency in English required.
• Certification or completion of an accredited ASL interpreting program preferred.
• Familiarity with Deaf culture and community dynamics.
• Experience in interpreting across settings is beneficial.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations while maintaining accuracy and composure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ASL interpretation in educational, healthcare, legal, and community settings.
• Interpret spoken language to ASL and vice versa, tailored to each situation.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interpreting activities, adhering to ethical guidelines.
• Understand and adapt to clients' communication preferences while fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
• Continuously engage in professional development to enhance interpreting skills and stay current with industry practices.

Skills

ASL Fluency

English Proficiency

Interpreting Certification

Education

ASL Interpreting Certification

Job description

Position Summary

Focus Interpreting is seeking a qualified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This position is essential for facilitating communication between the deaf and hearing communities in a variety of professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ASL interpretation in environments such as educational institutions, healthcare settings, legal proceedings, and community events
• Ensure precise and accurate communication by interpreting spoken language to ASL and vice versa, tailored to the specific needs of each situation
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interpreting activities, adhering to ethical guidelines
• Understand and adapt to the unique communication preferences of clients while fostering an inclusive atmosphere
• Continuously engage in professional development to enhance interpreting skills and keep up with the latest industry practices

Requirements

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and proficient in English
• Preferred certification or completion of an accredited ASL interpreting program
• Familiarity with Deaf culture and related community dynamics
• Experience in interpreting across various settings is beneficial
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations while maintaining accuracy and composure

Benefits

Paid by assignment at an hourly rate.