American Sign Language Interpreter - Newark, DE

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to web-based invoicing platform

24hr coordinator support for assignments and queries

Job summary

A provider of language services is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters in the Newark, DE area. Candidates should have a degree and RID certification along with state QA equivalent credentials. This role allows interpreters to choose assignments based on their availability and offers competitive compensation tied to experience. The expectation includes commitment to accepted assignments and punctuality for client requests.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have RID certification.
• Required state quality assurance equivalent level certification.
• Proof of required License or Registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Accept or decline assignments based on personal schedule.
• Arrive onsite on time as per client's request.
• Utilize web-based invoicing platform for assignments.

Skills

Fluency in English and American Sign Language

Knowledge of ethics of interpreting

Experience in medical and/or 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 Newark, DE 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 Newark, DE 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