Interpreter, ASL (American Sign Language)

MasterWord; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A language services provider is looking for an Interpreter for American Sign Language (ASL) in Houston, TX. The role requires providing communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, adhering to professional conduct while delivering interpretation services. Candidates should have an Associate's degree or five years of interpreting experience. This full-time role may require occasional extensive hours and supports both in-office and remote work settings. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher is preferred or five years of compensated interpreting experience.
• Broad knowledge of Deaf culture and the ASL interpreting field.
• Experience in medical interpretation settings.
• Willingness to work occasional extensive hours and after-hours on-call rotation
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide effective communication interpretation services to Deaf community in various settings.
• Adhere to NAD/RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Support Deaf and Hard of Hearing Department with various needs.
• Provide effective interpretation services in-person and remotely
• Support Deaf/HH staff with internal interpretation needs and other duties
• Backup receptionist and administrative duties as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of Deaf culture

Basic linguistics

Medical terminology in ASL and English

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

5 years of compensated interpreting experience

Job description

Interpreter, ASL (American Sign Language)

MasterWord Services (MWS) provides language services solutions in over 250 languages, across four different continents. Services we provide include Translation, Localization, Onsite Interpreting, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), and Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI) Services. Our clients include some of the world’s largest businesses, government entities, healthcare organizations, educational institutions and not-for-profit organizations.

We offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits package. We offer a casual and relaxed, yet professional environment where people can learn and grow with the company. We are looking for an Interpreter, ASL (American Sign Language) to join our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Team as we continue to grow the business.

Interpreter, ASL (American Sign Language)

The Interpreter: ASL provides American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, transliteration and sight translation communication access either consecutively or simultaneously to appointed Deaf or Hard of Hearing and associated clientele.

Status: Full-time

Location: Houston, TX (In-Office) or Dallas, TX (must be available to work in-person)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Adhere to NAD/RID Code of Professional Conduct
• Adhere to and follow all MasterWord ISO required processes in reporting, escalation and documentation.
• Adhere to the MasterWord Communication Plan for all internal and external communications.
• Attend scheduled division specific events when applicable.
• Provide effective communication interpretation services to members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community both in-person and remotely in diverse industry settings.
• Support the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Department with internal interpretation needs for Deaf/HH staff, operational needs, and other duties for the division as assigned.
• Provide observational feedback on operational or service adjustments that may be needed such as the recommendation for a Certified or Qualified Deaf Interpreter
• Demonstrate MasterWord’s core values at all times in conjunction with any MasterWord performed duty or responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned, record and file retention, and other related general office duties.
• Backup receptionist and administrative assistant duties as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher is preferred or five (5) years of compensated interpreting experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Broad Knowledge of Deaf culture, the ASL interpreting field, basic linguistics, and medical terminology in American Sign Language and English.
• Progressive experience in medical interpretation settings working within diverse organizations and multi-cultural environments.
• Must be willing to work occasional extensive hours to meet possible client needs and provide after-hours on call support on a scheduled rotating basis.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

EEO/M/F/D/V

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Customer Service

Industries

Translation and Localization