American Sign Language Interpreter - Liberty, MO

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A leading language services provider is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters in the Liberty, MO area. As independent contractors, interpreters can negotiate fees based on their credentials. A degree and RID certification are required, along with fluency in ASL and English. The role offers flexible scheduling, access to invoicing support, and challenging assignments in medical or mental health settings.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and American Sign Language is essential.
• Must have RID certification and state-level QA certification.
• Experience in medical or mental health interpreting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for clients while adhering to provided assignments.
• Commit to accepted assignments and arrive on time.
• Utilize web-based invoicing and coordinate with 24hr support.

Skills

Fluency in English and American Sign Language

Knowledge of interpreting ethics

Experience in medical and mental health settings

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

RID certification

State's QA equivalent certification

Proof of required License or Registration

Job description

Opportunity Overview

LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Liberty, MO 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 Liberty, MO 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