ASL Onsite Interpreter - Contract (Fort Worth Area)

Propio Language Services, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Propio Language Services is seeking American Sign Language Onsite Contract Interpreters in the Fort Worth, Texas Metro Area to facilitate accurate English–ASL interpretation on onsite assignments. Remote interpretation by phone or video may be available for certain assignments.

We require 18+, English and ASL proficiency, and at least one ASL certification (RID/EIPA/BEI). Candidates should be able to travel to assignments and comply with confidentiality and health requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Professional proficiency in English and American Sign Language.
• Ability to accurately provide interpretation between English and American Sign Language.
• Must hold at least one American Sign Language Certification (RID, BEI, or EIPA 3.7+).
• State specific American Sign Language Interpreting License where applicable.
• Submission of a current résumé in English during the application process.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education/experience, where required by applicable client credentialing standards.
• Basic computer and technology proficiency.
• Ability to travel to onsite assignments.
• Ability to satisfy health and immunization requirements applicable to specific assignments or client locations.
• Background checks and/or drug screening may be required for certain assignments depending on client/site requirements and applicable law.
• Agreement to confidentiality, privacy, security, and professional ethics requirements.
• One or more years of professional interpreting experience.
• Medical, legal, community, educational, or social-services interpreting experience.
• Relevant interpreter training, credentials, or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and professional consecutive interpretation between English and American Sign Language during onsite assignments.
• Provide remote interpretation by telephone or video when applicable to an accepted assignment.
• Follow applicable interpreter protocols, professional standards, and client requirements.
• Comply with applicable Propio and client requirements relating to interpreter ethics, confidentiality, privacy, security, and assignment protocols.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with privacy, security, and data‑protection requirements applicable to each assignment, including HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, and applicable client requirements, as appropriate.
• Maintain professional interactions with clients, patients, customers, visitors, healthcare professionals, and other participants.
• Maintain professional language proficiency, terminology, and subject‑matter knowledge necessary to perform accepted assignments accurately and professionally.

Skills

English proficiency

ASL proficiency

Interpreting

Travel readiness

Confidentiality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASL certification (RID/EIPA/BEI)

Job description

Propio Language Services is seeking American Sign Language Onsite Contract Interpreters in the Fort Worth, Texas Metro Area to facilitate accurate English–ASL interpretation on onsite assignments. Remote interpretation by phone or video may be available for certain assignments.

We require 18+, English and ASL proficiency, and at least one ASL certification (RID/EIPA/BEI). Candidates should be able to travel to assignments and comply with confidentiality and health requirements.