Remote & Onsite ASL Interpreter (RID Certified)

Baystate Interpreters, Inc.; Town of Providence (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth

Job summary

Baystate Interpreters, Inc. is seeking dedicated RID certified American Sign Language interpreters to join our team as 1099 independent contractors across the Northeast region.

The role involves on-site and virtual interpretation in education, medical, legal, and community settings, with flexible per diem rates for assignments. Ideal candidates are reliable, culturally aware, and able to handle HIPAA and confidentiality requirements, maintaining professionalism and accuracy while delivering

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and hold current RID Certification.
• Must hold current State of Rhode Island Interpreter of the Deaf License.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. under a 1099 contract without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Baystate Interpreters, Inc. policies on information security and confidentiality (HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, etc.).
• Provide accurate onsite and virtual interpretation between ASL and English.
• Follow interpreter protocols and ethics standards from IMIA, NCIHC, ATA, NAJIT, ISO.
• Maintain professional interactions with patients, healthcare providers, and staff.
• Continuously improve specialized vocabulary (medical, legal, social services).
• Demonstrate punctuality, preparedness, and adaptability to client needs.

Skills

ASL fluency

RID Certification

Region knowledge

Education

Rhode Island Interpreter of the Deaf License

Job description

Baystate Interpreters, Inc. is seeking dedicated RID certified American Sign Language interpreters to join our team as 1099 independent contractors across the Northeast region.

The role involves on-site and virtual interpretation in education, medical, legal, and community settings, with flexible per diem rates for assignments. Ideal candidates are reliable, culturally aware, and able to handle HIPAA and confidentiality requirements, maintaining professionalism and accuracy while delivering