American Sign Language Interpreter - Philadelphia, PA

Language Services Associates; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Language Services Associates is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters in the Philadelphia area. This role as an independent contractor allows interpreters to negotiate their fees and manage their schedules while committing to assignments. Candidates require RID certification and fluency in both ASL and English, along with comfort in medical and mental health contexts.

Qualifications

• RID certification is mandatory.
• Must have proof of valid License or Registration.
• COVID-19 vaccination record required.

Responsibilities

• Attend assignments punctually as requested by clients.
• Remain committed to accepted assignments.
• Use a web-based invoicing platform for billing.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in American Sign Language

Knowledge of interpreting ethics

Comfort in medical settings

Comfort in mental health settings

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

RID certification

QA equivalent level certification

Job description

American Sign Language Interpreters (RID Certified) - Philadelphia, PA

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Opportunity Overview

LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Philadelphia, PA 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.

Opportunity Overview

LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA 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
• LSA requires a valid COVID-19 vaccination record indicating that you are fully vaccinated according to the current United States CDC definition.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Translation and Localization

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