American Sign Language Interpreter - Olathe, KS

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24-hour coordinator support

Access to web-based invoicing platform

Job summary

A professional language services provider is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters in the Olathe, KS area. Candidates must have a degree, RID certification, and fluency in English and American Sign Language. This role offers independent contracting, allowing interpreters to negotiate their fees and choose assignments that fit their schedules. Responsibilities include attending assigned jobs punctually and utilizing a web-based invoicing platform. Experience in medical and/or mental health settings is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and American Sign Language is essential.
• Knowledge of interpreting ethics is required.
• Experience in medical and/or mental health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accept and decline assignments based on schedule.
• Commit to assignments accepted and arrive on time.
• Use web-based invoicing platform for services rendered.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in American Sign Language

Knowledge of interpreting ethics

Comfort in medical and/or mental health settings

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Opportunity Overview

LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Olathe, KS 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 24‑hour 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 Olathe, KS area.

About the Role

Interpreters in LSA’s network of independent contractors are asked to meet the following requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• RID certification
• Interpreter’s state’s QA equivalent level certification
• Proof of 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