ASL Interpreter - Real-Time Communication Specialist

Focus Interpreting; Farmington (UT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid per assignment/per hour

Job summary

Focus Interpreting in Salt Lake City, Utah seeks an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our team. The role involves providing exceptional interpretation services to facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in various professional settings.

Responsibilities include interpreting in medical, educational, and social contexts, maintaining confidentiality, and continually improving ASL and English proficiency to ensure clear and accurate communication.

Qualifications

• Fluency in ASL and English required.
• ASL interpretation certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of Deaf culture and community norms.
• Ability to maintain composure and communicate accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services in medical, educational, and social settings.
• Sign language interpretation in real-time for conversations and interactions.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards on assignments.
• Continuously improve ASL and English skills to ensure high-quality interpretation.

Skills

ASL fluency

English proficiency

Professional communication

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Focus Interpreting is seeking a talented American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role involves providing exceptional interpretation services that facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in a variety of professional settings.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Focus Interpreting is seeking a talented American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role involves providing exceptional interpretation services that facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in a variety of professional settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide interpretation services for interactions in medical, educational, and social contexts, ensuring all parties understand each other fully
• Utilize your ASL skills to convert spoken language into sign language and vice versa in real-time situations
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards during all interpretation assignments
• Continuously enhance your ASL and English knowledge to maintain high-quality interpretation
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and proficient command of English
• Preferred certification as an ASL interpreter, with demonstrated experience in professional settings
• Strong understanding of Deaf culture, community norms, and communication methods
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while ensuring accuracy and clarity in communication
  
  

If you are a motivated ASL interpreter looking to impact the Salt Lake City community positively, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English
• Preferred certification in ASL interpretation
• Strong understanding of Deaf culture
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure
  
  

Benefits

Paid per assignment/per hour.