American Sign Language Interpreters - Alexandria, VA

Homeland Language Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Work from smartphone

Job summary

Homeland Language Services is seeking experienced American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters to provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients. Applicants should have a year of ASL interpreting experience, fluency in both English and ASL, and a commitment to patient advocacy. The role offers a flexible schedule, allowing interpreters to choose jobs based on their availability. Ideal for those wanting to make a positive impact in the healthcare community while working in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as an ASL Interpreter.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and ASL interpreting.
• Professional-level medical interpreting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients.
• Advocate for LEP patients' access to health care services.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience and patient care.

Skills

ASL interpreting

Fluency in English

Medical interpreting

Job description

We are hiring AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) INTERPRETERS! We are looking for experienced medical interpreters who want to join an international company and be a great help to the community. Do you have one year of experience working as an ASL Interpreter? Do you enjoy what you do? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team with solid possibilities of professional growth? While making extra cash in your spare time? If so, we want to hear from you!

Job Overview

The Interpreter provides interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, their families, providers, and staff. The Interpreter advocates for LEP patients' access to the full range of health care services providing intercultural mediation to assist providers in delivering culturally sensitive patient care. A commitment to providing exceptional customer experience, patient privacy & safety, and a teamwork spirit is required for this position.

Job type: ONSITE

Location: Alexandria, VA

Schedule: It is usually during regular business hours (8 AM - 6 PM), some Saturdays. Appointments are based on the needs of the clients.

Your Background And Experience

• Work experience: 1+ years.
• Certifications are not compulsory, but desirable (Ed: K-12, NIC, CI, EIC).
• Fluency in spoken and written English and ASL interpreting, as well as professional-level medical interpreting.

We Offer You

• Contract type of employment (W-9/1099)
• Our flexible schedule allows you to work when you are available; you may select or decline jobs based on your schedule or availability from the convenience of your smartphone!

We invite you to join a friendly team that supports each other, actively communicates, has its own corporate culture, and achieves its goals together!

About Us

Established in 2016, Homeland Language Services has been successfully providing high-quality interpreting and translating services worldwide. We have a large team with 500+ professional interpreters and translators. They have solid experience and professional skills to serve our clients with the best language services in modern fast-paced global business. We offer interpretation and translation services in 100+ languages for different industries.