ASL Interpreter

Cayuse Holdings; San Juan (PR); À distance; USD 63 000 - 110 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Cayuse Language Connect, LLC seeks an American Sign Language interpreter to provide high-quality ASL-English interpretation across education, medical, legal, and community settings, ensuring accessibility and confidentiality.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a degree in ASL or related field, RID/BEI/CDI certifications, and willingness to travel; remote or on-site assignments supported, with on-call hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of professional ASL interpreting experience in education, medical, community, or legal settings.
• Bachelor’s Degree in ASL, Linguistics, Deaf Studies, or a related field preferred.
• RID/BEI/CDI certifications (or equivalent) required or strongly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide accurate ASL-English and English-ASL interpretation for one-on-one, group, and virtual or in-person settings.
• Facilitate communication across education, healthcare, legal, and community services.
• Utilize VRI and other tech for remote interpretation when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Collaborate with Deaf individuals and staff to ensure seamless communication.

Connaissances

ASL and English fluency

Deaf culture knowledge

5+ years interpreting

VRI/remote interpreting

On-call availability

Travel flexibility

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in ASL/Linguistics/Deaf Studies

Description du poste

Overview

Cayuse Language Connect, LLC, is seeking a skilled and dedicated American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to provide high-quality ASL interpretation services to support effective communication between Deaf and hearing individuals. The ideal candidate will interpret scenarios across diverse fields such as education, legal, medical, environmental, and social services, ensuring accessibility, professionalism, and adherence to ethical standards.

The position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL interpretation for one-on-one interactions, group settings, and virtual or in-person meetings.
• Facilitate communication in a variety of settings, including but not limited to education, healthcare, legal proceedings, and community services.
• Utilize Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and other technologies to deliver high-quality remote interpretation services when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards outlined by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID Code of Professional Conduct).
• Work collaboratively with Deaf individuals, colleagues, and organizational personnel to deliver seamless communication.
• Perform other language support tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of professional ASL interpreting experience in one or more relevant fields (e.g., education, medical, community, or legal).
• Bachelor’s Degree in American Sign Language (ASL), Linguistics, Deaf Studies, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Must hold one or more of the following professional certifications:
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification.
• Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification.
• Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) certification, or equivalent.

Minimum Skills

• Fluency in ASL and English, with exceptional comprehension, vocabulary, and cultural awareness.
• Thorough understanding of the Deaf culture, and the ability to engage with the Deaf community effectively and respectfully.
• Strong ability to manage complex or sensitive communication exchanges with professionalism, discretion, and empathy.
• Physical stamina and mental focus for extended interpreting sessions in both remote and in-person environments.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, social awareness, and sensitivity to cultural nuances.
• Familiarity with virtual interpreting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or VRI tools) for remote assignments.
• Must pass a background check and comply with additional client or project-specific screenings during employment as required.
• Travel availability to support on-site assignments when needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in American Sign Language (ASL), Linguistics, Deaf Studies, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience interpreting in high-profile or specialized fields (e.g., federal courts, higher education, or corporate environments).
• Knowledge of tactile interpreting (e.g., for Deaf-Blind clients).
• Fluency in an additional spoken language (e.g., Spanish, French, Mandarin) alongside ASL.

Reports to: Deputy Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Must be able to be on-call, Interpreter will be notified within 48 hours of potential jobs.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Location

US-

ID 2026-4601

Category Language Services

Position Type Part-Time Hourly Non Exempt

Remote Yes

Clearance Required None

Pay Range USD $46.00 - USD $80.00 /Hr.