ASL Interpreter: Diverse Settings & Professional Impact

Focus Interpreting; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay by assignment

Job summary

Focus Interpreting is seeking a skilled American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our team in San Bernardino. This role is crucial in facilitating communication between the deaf and hearing communities in various professional settings.

You will provide high-quality ASL interpretation in schools, healthcare facilities, and community programs, interpret both ways with accuracy and cultural relevance, and maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Fluency in ASL and strong English proficiency.
• Preferred certification or completion of an ASL interpreting program.
• Awareness of Deaf culture and community dynamics.
• Prior experience in diverse interpreting settings is an asset.
• Ability to perform under pressure while delivering accurate interpretations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality ASL interpretation in varied environments.
• Interpret spoken language to ASL and vice versa with accuracy and cultural relevance.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all interpreting assignments.
• Engage with clients to understand needs and adapt interpretation style accordingly.
• Stay current on interpreting techniques and participate in professional development opportunities.

Skills

ASL interpretation

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

ASL interpreting program

Job description

Focus Interpreting is seeking a skilled American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our team in San Bernardino. This role is crucial in facilitating communication between the deaf and hearing communities in various professional settings.

You will provide high-quality ASL interpretation in schools, healthcare facilities, and community programs, interpret both ways with accuracy and cultural relevance, and maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.