American Sign Language Interpreter - Norfolk, VA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Access to web-based invoicing platform

24hr coordinator support

Job summary

A national interpreting service provider is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters in the Norfolk, VA area. Successful candidates will be independent contractors able to negotiate competitive fees and must have at least an Associate or Bachelor degree along with RID certification. Responsibilities include committing to accepted assignments and arriving onsite as requested by clients. Candidates should have fluency in English and American Sign Language as well as experience in medical and mental health settings.

Qualifications

• RID certification.
• Interpreter’s state’s QA equivalent level certification.
• Proof of required License or Registration.

Responsibilities

• Commit to assignments accepted.
• Arrive onsite by the requested time for clients.
• Utilize web-based invoicing platform for services.

Skills

Fluency in English and American Sign Language

Knowledge of ethics of interpreting

Experience in medical settings

Comfort in 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 Norfolk, VA 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 Norfolk, VA 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