ASL Interpreter

Cayuse Holdings; United States; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cayuse Language Connect, LLC is seeking a skilled American Sign Language interpreter to support Deaf and hearing individuals across education, healthcare, legal, and community settings. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical conduct per RID guidelines.

Ideal candidates hold 5+ years of professional ASL interpreting experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and RID/BEI/CDI credentials. Travel for on-site assignments is required; remote work via VRI is also possible when needed.

Formación

• Minimum 5+ years of professional ASL interpreting experience in education, medical, community, or legal.
• Bachelor's Degree in ASL, Linguistics, Deaf Studies, or related field preferred.
• Must hold RID, BEI, CDI, or equivalent certifications.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Use VRI and other tech to deliver remote interpretation when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and RID Code adherence.
• Collaborate with Deaf individuals and staff to ensure seamless communication.
• Perform other language support tasks as assigned.

Conocimientos

ASL/English proficiency

VRI familiarity

Interpreting stamina

Professionalism

Background check clearance

Travel availability

Educación

BA in ASL/Related field

Strong preference for ASL-related degree

Herramientas

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

VRI platforms

Descripción del empleo

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 theMission, Vision, and Core Valuesof Cayuse.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provideaccurate ASL-to-EnglishandEnglish-to-ASLinterpretation for one-on-one interactions, group settings, and virtual or in-person meetings.
• Facilitate communication in a variety of settings, including but not limited toeducation,healthcare,legal proceedings, andcommunity services.
• UtilizeVideo Remote Interpreting (VRI)and other technologies to deliver high-quality remote interpretation services when required.
• Maintain strictconfidentialityand adherence to ethical standards outlined by theRegistry 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

Qualifications – Here's What You Need

• Minimum5+ years of professional ASL interpreting experiencein 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 fieldis 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 understandingof the Deaf culture, and the ability to engage with the Deaf community effectively and respectfully.
• Strong ability to managecomplex or sensitive communication exchangeswith professionalism, discretion, and empathy.
• Physicalstaminaandmental focusfor 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 abackground checkand comply with additional client or project-specific screenings during employment as required.
• Travel availability to supporton-site assignmentswhen needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in American Sign Language (ASL), Linguistics, Deaf Studies, or a related fieldis strongly preferred.

• Experience interpreting in high-profile or specialized fields (e.g., federal courts, higher education, or corporate environments).
• Knowledge oftactile 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.