ASL Interpreter — Empower Deaf-Community in Redding

Focus Interpreting; Palo Cedro (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay by assignment

Job summary

Focus Interpreting in Redding, CA is seeking a dedicated American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our team. This role is essential for bridging communication between deaf and hearing individuals across educational, healthcare, and community settings.

You will provide accurate ASL to spoken language interpretation, maintain confidentiality, work with clients to adapt to needs, and pursue ongoing professional development while enjoying an assignment-based hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and proficient English required.
• Certification or completion of an accredited ASL interpreting program preferred.
• Awareness of Deaf culture and community dynamics helpful.
• Experience interpreting across various settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear and accurate ASL interpretation in educational, healthcare, and community settings.
• Interpret spoken language to ASL and vice versa with cultural relevance and contextual accuracy.
• Maintain professional ethics and confidentiality in all assignments.
• Collaborate with clients to understand communication needs and preferences.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance interpreting skills.

Skills

ASL Fluency

English Proficiency

Calm Under Pressure

Education

ASL interpreting program certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Focus Interpreting is on the lookout for a dedicated American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our team in Redding, CA. This position is crucial for fostering communication between deaf and hearing individuals, enabling meaningful interactions in a variety of environments.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Focus Interpreting is on the lookout for a dedicated American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our team in Redding, CA. This position is crucial for fostering communication between deaf and hearing individuals, enabling meaningful interactions in a variety of environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clear and accurate ASL interpretation in settings such as educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and community outreach programs
• Facilitate communication by interpreting spoken language to ASL and vice versa, ensuring cultural relevance and contextualappropriateness
• Adhere to professional ethics and confidentiality standards in all interpreting assignments
• Work collaboratively with clients to understand their specific communication needs and preferences
• Engage in continual professional development to enhance interpreting skills and stay current with industry standards
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and proficient English skills
• Preferred certification or completion of an accredited ASL interpreting program
• Awareness and understanding of Deaf culture and community dynamics
• Experience in interpreting across various settings is beneficial
• Strong ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations while delivering accurate interpretations
  
  

If you are passionate about enhancing communication accessibility in Redding, we invite you to apply for this fulfilling position at Focus Interpreting!

Requirements

• Fluency in ASL and English
• Preferred certification in ASL interpretation
• Understanding of Deaf culture
• Experience in diverse interpreting environments
• Ability to perform in high-pressure situations
  
  

Benefits

Paid by assignment at an hourly rate.