American Sign Language Interpreter (San Jose, CA)

Interlingva, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva is seeking an American Sign Language Interpreter (San Jose, CA) on an independent contractor basis. The role provides professional ASL-English interpretation primarily in healthcare settings, with assignments based in San Jose and the San Francisco Bay Area.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in ASL and English, based in the Bay Area, and able to maintain fidelity to the original communication. Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks is required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in ASL and English is required.
• Based in San Jose or the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Experience interpreting in medical, legal, and community settings with fidelity.
• Strong ability to interpret in both directions between ASL and English.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional ASL-English interpretation in healthcare settings.
• Assignments based in San Jose and the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Maintain fidelity to original communication and confidentiality.

Skills

ASL-English fluency

Healthcare interpreting

Consecutive interpretation

Cultural competence

Diversity experience

Medical clearance readiness

California license

Education

California license

Job description

American Sign Language Interpreter (San Jose, CA)

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About the job American Sign Language Interpreter (San Jose, CA)

Job Description

This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in San Jose,CA andthe San Francisco Bay Area and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both ASL and English
• Must be based in San Jose,CA or in theSan Francisco Bay Area
• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication
• Strong ability to interpret orally between ASL and English in both directions
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
• Possession of a valid California license

ABOUT US

Interlingva is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.