American Sign Language Interpreter - Allentown, PA

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to web-based invoicing platform

24hr coordinator support

Job summary

Language Services Associates, Inc. is seeking experienced American Sign Language Interpreters for assignments in the Allentown, PA area. Interpreters work as independently contracted professionals, with the ability to negotiate competitive fees based on credentials and experience. The role requires fluency in ASL and adherence to interpreting ethics while providing services in various settings, including medical and mental health.

Qualifications

• RID certification required.
• State's QA equivalent level certification required.
• Proof of required License or Registration.

Responsibilities

• Accept assignments based on personal schedule and expertise.
• Arrive onsite by the time requested by the client.
• Maintain commitment to assignments accepted.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in American Sign Language

Knowledge of interpreting ethics

Experience in medical settings

Experience in mental health settings

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Job description

Opportunity Overview:

LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Allentown, PAarea. LSA network interpreters are independently contracted, and as such, are able to negotiate competitive fees for services based on experience, professional credentials, and market factors.

Interpreters participating in the LSA network have the ability to accept or decline assignments as best fit their schedule.

Independently contracted interpreters that join the LSA network are provided opportunities to accept challenging assignments and gain competitive industry experience. Interpreters are expected to remain committed to assignments accepted, and to arrive onsite by the time requested by the client.

All interpreters are provided access to our web-based invoicing platform and 24hr coordinator support for assignments, invoicing, and general queries.

Location:

To be considered for this role,you must be in/near or able to travel to the Allentown, PA area.

About the role:

Interpreters in LSA’s network of independent contractors are asked to meet the following requirements:

·Associate or Bachelor degree

·RID certification

·Interpreter’s state’s QA equivalent level certification

·Proof required License or Registration

·Fluency in English and American Sign Language

·Knowledge of and adherence to the ethics of interpreting

·Experience and comfort working in medical and/or mental health settings