ASL Interpreter (Rome, NY)

CLOVEHITCH; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CLOVEHITCH is seeking qualified American Sign Language Interpreters to support a newly awarded contract. Interpreters will facilitate clear, accurate communication between Deaf and hearing individuals while maintaining professional standards and confidentiality.

On-site at client facility in New York. Requires RID pre-certification or certification, and at least 2 years of interpreting experience. Citizenship or work authorization without sponsorship and a REAL ID are required.

Qualifications

• Active RID pre-certification or certification (NIC, CI/CT, CSC, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years of professional interpreting experience preferred.
• Excellent command of ASL and spoken/written English.
• Ability to remain impartial and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with government finance and accounting operations preferred.
• REAL ID possession and citizenship/work authorization that does not require sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Providing on-site interpreting services.
• Conveying messages accurately and impartially.
• Maintaining confidentiality per NAD or RID codes of professional conduct.
• Preparing for assignments by reviewing relevant vocabulary, terminology, and context.
• Demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and reliability for all scheduled assignments.

Skills

ASL Proficiency

English Proficiency

Impartiality

Confidentiality

Education

RID Certification

Job description

Description

CLGT Solutions, LLC dba CLOVEHITCH is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small mission-focused business that provides professional solutions in the areas of intelligence, financial management, linguistics and administrative functions.

CLOVEHITCH is seeking highly qualified American Sign Language Interpreters to support a newly awarded contract. Interpreters will facilitate clear and accurate communication between Deaf and hearing individuals while maintaining professional standards of conduct and confidentiality.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing on-site interpreting services.
• Conveying messages accurately, impartially, and in a culturally appropriate manner between spoken English and American Sign Language (ASL, Pidgin Sign English (PSE), Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), and Signed English.
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhere to the NAD or RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Preparing for assignments by reviewing relevant vocabulary, terminology, and context.
• Demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and reliability for all scheduled assignments.

Qualifications:

• Active RID pre-certification or certification (NIC, CI/CT, CSC, or equivalent),or pre-certification or certification from a recognized state agency.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional interpreting experience preferred.
• Excellent command of ASL and spoken/written English.
• Ability to remain impartial and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with the culture and language of government finance and accounting operations preferred.
• Due to federal contract requirements, this position requires:
  • Possession of a REAL ID
  • Citizenship or work authorization that will not require sponsorship
  • Favorable background investigation results

Work Environment

On-site at client facility.

Physical Demands

This position requires frequent standing and use of hands.

Position Type & Hours of Work

Contracted.

Travel

This position will not require travel.

CLOVEHITCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.