American Sign Language Interpreters - Washington D.C., DC

Homeland Language Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking experienced ASL Interpreters to join their team in Washington, D.C. The role involves providing interpretation for LEP patients and advocating for their access to healthcare. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in ASL interpreting and excellent communication skills in both ASL and English. This position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as an ASL Interpreter.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and ASL.
• Professional-level medical interpreting.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients.
• Advocate for patient access to healthcare services.
• Deliver culturally sensitive patient care.

Job description

Overview

We are hiring AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) INTERPRETERS! We are looking for experienced medical interpreters who want to join an international company and be a great help to the community.

Do you have one year of experience working as an ASL Interpreter? Do you enjoy what you do? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team with solid possibilities of professional growth? While making extra cash in your spare time? If so, we want to hear from you!

Job Overview

The Interpreter provides interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, their families, providers, and staff. The Interpreter advocates for LEP patients\' access to the full range of health care services providing intercultural mediation to assist providers in delivering culturally sensitive patient care. A commitment to providing exceptional customer experience, patient privacy & safety, and a teamwork spirit is required for this position.

After you familiarize yourself with the following description of the position, you can click "Apply now" and send us your resume and certificate in PDF or Word files.

Job type: ON SITE

Location: Washington D.C., DC

Schedule: It is usually during regular business hours (8 AM - 6 PM), some Saturdays. Appointments are based on the needs of the clients.

Your background and experience

• Work Experience: 1 + years.
• Certifications are not compulsory, but desirable (Ed: K-12, NIC, CI, EIC).
• Fluency in spoken and written English and ASL interpreting, as well as professional-level medical interpreting.

We offer you

• Contract type of employment (W-9/1099)
• Our flexible schedule allows you to work when you are available; you may select or decline jobs based on your schedule or availability from the convenience of your smartphone!

If you choose to work with Homeland Language Services you will get into a friendly team, that supports each other, actively communicates, has its own corporate culture, and achieves its goals together!

About us

Established in 2016, Homeland Language Services has been successfully providing high-quality interpreting and translating services worldwide. We have a large team with 500+ professional interpreters and translators. They have solid experience and professional skills to serve our clients with the best language services in modern fast-paced global business. We offer interpretation and translation services in 100+ languages for different industries.

We invite you to check our website to discover more about the company: Homeland Language Services

Apply here! If your expertise complies with the requirements listed above, our HR Team will contact you by email to go over the pay rates, schedules, and other working conditions.

We will be happy to welcome you to our team!