American Sign Language Interpreter - Lexington, KY

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to web-based invoicing platform

24-hour coordinator support

Job summary

A leading interpreting service provider is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters in the Lexington, KY area. Applicants must have appropriate certifications and fluency in ASL and English, with a commitment to accepted assignments. This independent contractor role provides access to invoicing support and allows for flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• RID certification required.
• Interpreter’s state’s QA equivalent level certification needed.
• License or Registration proof must be submitted.
• Fluency in English and American Sign Language is necessary.
• Must adhere to the ethics of interpreting.
• Experience in medical and/or mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpreters must arrive onsite by the time requested by the client.
• Commitment to assignments accepted is required.
• Access to web-based invoicing platform and 24hr coordinator support is provided.

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Job description

Opportunity Overview:

LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in theLexington, KYarea. 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 Lexington, KYarea.

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