ASL Interpreter: Real-Time Cross-Cultural Communicator

Focus Interpreting; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid by assignment

Job summary

Focus Interpreting in Stockton, California seeks an American Sign Language interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing individuals across medical, legal, educational, and social services settings.

You will interpret spoken language into ASL and ASL back into spoken language in real time, maintain confidentiality, stay current with ASL and English, and bring strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and strong proficiency in English.
• Certification or qualifications in ASL interpretation preferred.
• Understanding of Deaf culture to provide effective interpretation.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services in medical, legal, educational, and social settings.
• Interpret spoken language into ASL and ASL back into spoken language in real time.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.
• Stay updated on ASL and English developments to ensure quality.

Skills

ASL fluency

English proficiency

Communication skills

Under pressure

Cultural competency

Job description

Focus Interpreting in Stockton, California seeks an American Sign Language interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing individuals across medical, legal, educational, and social services settings.

You will interpret spoken language into ASL and ASL back into spoken language in real time, maintain confidentiality, stay current with ASL and English, and bring strong communication skills.