ASL interpreter

National Language Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

National Language Services (NLS) seeks an experienced ASL Interpreter to provide professional American Sign Language interpretation for Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing individuals across healthcare, legal, educational, and public service settings. This contract, hybrid role is based in California, with a mix of on‑site assignments and remote work via video or phone platforms.

The interpreter will interpret speech to ASL and ASL to speech, ensuring accuracy, impartiality, and HIPAA compliance, and will

Qualifications

• ASL and English proficiency with real-time interpretation.
• Familiar with healthcare, legal, educational, and public sector terminology.
• Commitment to confidentiality, impartiality, and HIPAA compliance.
• Hybrid work: on-site CA assignments and remote VRI/OPI interpreting.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, and communication skills under pressure.
• RID/NIC certification preferred; Deaf culture or interpreter-education training beneficial.
• Reliable internet and home workspace; operate VRI/OPI equipment.
• Experience as an ASL interpreter in medical, legal, education, or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for assignments by reviewing terminology and adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Collaborate with staff and clients to ensure effective communication.
• Maintain records of assignments and follow professional codes of conduct.
• Participate in occasional training or quality assurance activities.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Real-time interpreting

Healthcare terms

Legal terms

Public sector familiarity

HIPAA compliance

Education

RID/NIC certification

State certifications

Tools

VRI platforms

Video conferencing

Job description

Company Description

National Language Services (NLS) delivers professional interpretation and translation services to healthcare providers, legal professionals, government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses across the United States. The organization offers on‑site interpretation, video remote interpretation (VRI), over‑the‑phone interpretation (OPI), and certified document translation in more than 100 languages. Experienced linguists and cultural specialists support clear, accurate communication in high‑stakes environments such as hospitals, courts, schools, and public sector organizations. NLS provides nationwide coverage, fast response, and on‑demand services while maintaining strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. The company is trusted by organizations throughout the U.S. and continues to expand its network of qualified interpreters.

Role Description

The ASL Interpreter will provide professional American Sign Language interpretation for Deaf, hard‑of‑hearing, and hearing individuals in healthcare, legal, educational, and public service settings. This is a contract, hybrid role based in California, United States, with a mix of on‑site assignments and remote work from home via video or phone platforms. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include interpreting spoken English into ASL and ASL into spoken English, ensuring accuracy, impartiality, and cultural appropriateness in all interactions. The interpreter will prepare for assignments by reviewing relevant terminology, follow confidentiality and HIPAA requirements, and collaborate with staff and clients to support effective communication. The role also involves maintaining detailed records of assignments, adhering to professional codes of conduct, and participating in occasional training or quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English, including expressive and receptive skills, with the ability to interpret in real time across a variety of settings.
• Knowledge of interpreting protocols in healthcare, legal, educational, and public sector environments, including familiarity with relevant terminology and communication best practices.
• Commitment to professional ethics, including confidentiality, impartiality, cultural sensitivity, and adherence to HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Comfort with hybrid work, including on‑site assignments in California and remote interpreting using video and phone platforms; ability to manage schedules and multiple requests efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm, clear, and professional in high‑pressure or emotionally sensitive situations.
• Certification or qualification such as RID, NIC, or equivalent state certification strongly preferred; additional training in Deaf culture or interpreter education programs is beneficial.
• Reliable high-speed internet, suitable home workspace for remote assignments, and basic technical skills to operate VRI/OPI and standard office technologies.
• Prior experience as an ASL interpreter in medical, legal, educational, or community settings is highly valued; experience working