American Sign Language Interpreter - Lexington, KY

Language Services Associates; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A language services company is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters in Lexington, KY. Candidates must be RID certified and possess fluency in English and ASL. This independent contractor role offers flexible assignments, and interpreters can negotiate their fees based on experience. Previous experience in medical or mental health settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• RID certification is required for interpreters.
• State QA equivalent level certification is necessary.
• Proof of license or registration is required.
• Understanding of ethics in interpreting; experience in medical or mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Interpreters must arrive onsite at the requested time.
• Accept or decline assignments based on personal schedules.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in American Sign Language

Knowledge of interpreting ethics

Experience in medical and mental health settings

License/Registration

Ethics Knowledge

Medical/Mental Health Exp

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Bachelor degree

Job description

American Sign Language Interpreters (RID Certified) - Lexington, KY

Language Services Associates (LSA) is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Lexington, KY area. LSA network interpreters are independently contracted and may negotiate competitive fees for services based on experience, credentials, and market factors.

Interpreters in LSA's network have the ability to accept or decline assignments to fit their schedule. Interpreters who join the LSA network are provided opportunities to take on challenging assignments and gain relevant industry experience. Interpreters are expected to remain committed to assignments accepted and to arrive onsite by the time requested by the client. All interpreters have 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 Lexington, KY 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 QA equivalent level certification


• Proof of 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

Employment details

• Employment type: Contract (Independent Contractor)


• Seniority level: Entry level