American Sign Language Interpreter - Gainesville, FL

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24hr coordinator support

Access to web-based invoicing platform

Job summary

A language services organization is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters in the Gainesville, FL area. As an independent contractor, you can negotiate competitive fees based on your experience and credentials. You must be committed to your assignments and punctual while adhering to interpreting ethics. Required qualifications include a degree, RID certification, and fluency in both English and American Sign Language. Opportunities in medical and mental health settings are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete assignments with commitment and punctuality.
• Negotiate competitive fees based on experience.
• Provide quality interpretation in various settings.

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 Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL 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