American Sign Language Interpreter - Rochester, NH

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24hr coordinator support

Access to web-based invoicing platform

Job summary

A language services company is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters in Rochester, NH. This role involves interpreting for clients in medical and mental health settings, requiring fluency in English and ASL. Candidates must have an Associate or Bachelor degree, RID certification, and adherence to interpreting ethics. Independent contractors can negotiate fees and have the flexibility to accept or decline assignments. Opportunities for challenging assignments are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate or Bachelor degree.
• Must possess RID certification.
• Must hold state's QA equivalent level certification.
• License or Registration proof is required.
• Experience in medical and/or mental health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for clients in medical and mental health settings.
• Adhere to professional ethics of interpreting.
• Arrive onsite at the requested time.

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

Tools

RID certification

State QA equivalent level certification

Proof required License or Registration

Job description

Opportunity Overview

LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Rochester, NH 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 Rochester, NH 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