American Sign Language Interpreter - Oklahoma City, OK

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24hr coordinator support for assignments.

Access to web-based invoicing platform.

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters in the Oklahoma City area. Interpreters will work as independent contractors, able to accept or decline assignments based on their schedule. Applicants must hold an Associate or Bachelor degree, RID certification, and be fluent in both English and American Sign Language. Candidates should also have experience in medical and mental health settings. Competitive fees for services can be negotiated based on experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree required.
• RID certification needed.
• State QA equivalent certification required.
• Proof of required license or registration needed.
• Fluency in English and American Sign Language essential.
• Knowledge and adherence to interpreting ethics required.
• Experience in medical and mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commit to assignments accepted and arrive onsite as requested.
• Accept or decline assignments based on personal schedule.
• Utilize web-based invoicing platform for services.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in American Sign Language

Knowledge of interpreting ethics

Experience working in medical settings

Experience working 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 Oklahoma City, OK 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 Oklahoma City, OK 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