American Sign Language Interpreter - Canton, OH

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking American Sign Language interpreters in the Canton, Ohio area. This is an independent contractor role offering competitive fees and flexible assignments. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and have experience in medical and mental health settings. Commitment to accepted assignments is essential.

Qualifications

• RID certification is a must.
• Possess the state's QA equivalent level certification.
• Valid proof of License or Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Arrive onsite at the time requested by the client.
• Accept or decline assignments based on availability.
• Adhere to the ethics of interpreting.

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

Overview

Opportunity Overview: LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Canton, Ohio area. 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 Canton, Ohio 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