American Sign Language Interpreter - Tulsa, OK

Language Services Associates, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking American Sign Language Interpreters in the Tulsa, OK area. This role requires interpreters to be independently contracted, enabling them to negotiate fees based on experience. Candidates must hold an Associate or Bachelor degree, RID certification, and are expected to be fluent in both English and American Sign Language. Experience in medical and mental health settings is preferred. The provider offers a web-based invoicing platform and 24-hour support.

Qualifications

• Must have RID certification and interpreters' state's QA equivalent certification.
• Proof of required License or Registration.
• Experience and comfort in medical and/or mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Accept or decline assignments based on availability.
• Arrive onsite by requested time for assignments.
• Commit to assignments accepted.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in American Sign Language

Knowledge of interpreting ethics

Experience in medical settings

Experience in mental health settings

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

Web-based invoicing platform

Job description

Opportunity Overview

LSA is looking for American Sign Language Interpreters for a client in the Tulsa, OK area. LSA network interpreters are independently contracted, and as such, can 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 Tulsa, OK 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