American Sign Language Interpreter - Lubbock, TX

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to web-based invoicing platform

24-hour coordinator support

Job summary

A leading interpreting services company is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters in the Lubbock, TX area. Interpreters are independently contracted, allowing wage negotiation based on experience. Responsibilities include accepting assignments, arriving on time, and meeting educational and certification requirements. Ideal candidates must have a degree, RID certification, state QA certification, and fluency in both English and American Sign Language. Opportunities to gain valuable industry experience are provided, along with 24-hour support.

Qualifications

• Must have RID certification.
• State's QA equivalent level certification is required.
• Proof of required License or Registration is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Interpret assignments as accepted from clients.
• Arrive onsite by requested time for assignments.
• Maintain commitment to accepted assignments.

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

Tools

Web-based invoicing platform

Job description

Opportunity Overview:

LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Lubbock, TX 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 Lubbock, TX 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