American Sign Language Interpreter - Columbia, SC

Language Services Associates; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

Language Services Associates is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters for contract opportunities in the Columbia, SC area. Candidates must hold an Associate or Bachelor degree, RID certification, and proof of required licenses. Interpreters are expected to be fluent in English and ASL, with experience in medical and mental health settings preferred. This role offers flexibility in assignment acceptance to fit personal schedules, with support from a 24-hour coordinator.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree relevant to interpreting.
• RID certification to practice interpreting.
• State equivalent certification required for quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between English and American Sign Language.
• Commit to assignments accepted, arriving on time.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to ethics in interpreting.

Skills

Fluency in English and American Sign Language

Knowledge of ethics of interpreting

Experience in medical and/or mental health settings

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

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 Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC 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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.