American Sign Language Interpreter - Sacramento, CA

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services firm in Sacramento, CA is seeking independent American Sign Language Interpreters. Candidates should have an Associate or Bachelor degree, RID certification, and fluency in both English and American Sign Language. Opportunities to negotiate competitive fees and work on challenging assignments await. Flexibility in accepting assignments is also required. Access to invoicing support is provided.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be in or near Sacramento, CA, or able to travel there.
• Interpreters are expected to commit to accepted assignments and arrive onsite by the scheduled time.
• Access to web-based invoicing platform and coordinator support.
• Fluency in English and ASL required. Otherwise interpreter professionalism expected.

Responsibilities

• Accept or decline assignments based on availability.
• Complete assignments punctually.
• Maintain professional conduct and adhere to interpreting ethics.

Skills

Fluency in English and American Sign Language

Knowledge of interpreting ethics

Comfort working in medical and/or mental health settings

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

RID certification

QA certification (state)

License or registration

Tools

RID certification

State’s QA equivalent level certification

Proof of License or Registration

Job description

Opportunity Overview:

LSA is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Sacramento, CA area. Interpreters in the LSA network are independently contracted and can negotiate competitive fees based on experience, credentials, and market factors.

Network interpreters can accept or decline assignments based on their availability. They have opportunities to take on challenging assignments and gain industry experience. Interpreters are expected to commit to accepted assignments and arrive onsite by the scheduled time.

All interpreters have access to our web-based invoicing platform and 24-hour coordinator support for assignments, invoicing, and inquiries.

Location:

Candidates must be in or near Sacramento, CA, or able to travel there.

About the role:

Interpreters in the LSA network should meet these requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor degree
• RID certification
• State’s QA equivalent level certification
• Proof of License or Registration
• Fluency in English and American Sign Language
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreting ethics
• Experience and comfort working in medical and/or mental health settings