American Sign Language Interpreter - Springfield, IL

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Web-based invoicing platform

24hr coordinator support

Job summary

A leading language services provider is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters in the Springfield, IL area. This independent contractor role offers interpreters the ability to negotiate competitive fees based on experience and credentials. Ideal candidates should have an Associate or Bachelor degree, RID certification, and fluency in English. Those interested must demonstrate experience in medical and mental health settings and have the ability to commit to accepted assignments.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and American Sign Language is mandatory.
• RID certification and QA equivalent certification are required.
• Experience in medical or mental health interpretation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpreters must arrive onsite by the time requested.
• Must adhere to the ethics of interpreting.
• Accept or decline assignments based on personal schedules.

Skills

Fluency in English and American Sign Language

Knowledge of ethics of interpreting

Experience in medical and/or mental health settings

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

RID certification

Interpreter’s state’s QA equivalent level certification

Proof of required License or Registration

Job description

Opportunity Overview

LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Springfield, IL 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 Springfield, IL 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