American Sign Language Interpreter - Charlottesville, VA

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services company is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters in the Charlottesville, VA area. This role allows interpreters to work as independent contractors, negotiating competitive fees based on credentials. Candidates must have a relevant degree, RID certification, and be fluent in English and American Sign Language. Experience in medical or mental health settings is a plus. The company offers a web-based invoicing platform and coordinator support for assignments.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree is required.
• Must have RID certification.
• Must have state QA equivalent level certification.
• Proof of required license or registration is necessary.
• Fluency in English and American Sign Language is essential.
• Knowledge of ethics in interpreting is required.
• Experience in medical and/or mental health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accept or decline assignments based on personal schedule.
• Arrive onsite by the requested time of the client.
• Utilize web-based invoicing platform for invoices.
• Maintain communication with coordinator for assignments.

Skills

Fluency in English and American Sign Language

Knowledge of ethics of interpreting

Experience in medical settings

Experience in mental health settings

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

RID certification

State QA equivalent level certification

Proof of required License or Registration

Job description

Opportunity Overview

LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Charlottesville, VA 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 24-hour 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 Charlottesville, VA 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