VRI ASL Interpreter - Independent Contractor

Hands Up Communications; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hands Up Communications seeks qualified American Sign Language interpreters to provide VRI interpreting professionally and confidentially. Interpreters must be fluent in English and ASL and maintain competence and ethics at all times.

You will collaborate with other interpreters, represent the Hands Up Communications brand in the field, and use technology for billing, scheduling, and service evaluation. RID/BEI certification and related credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associates accepted or 3+ years experience in lieu.
• RID or BEI certification.
• EIPA score, as applicable to role.
• Knowledge of ASL community and culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform interpretations that are accurate grammatically and syntactically.
• Maintain punctuality and inform scheduling staff of issues promptly.
• Collaborate with other interpreters as needed.
• Represent Hands Up Communications professionally in the field.
• Use technology for reporting, billing, scheduling, and service evaluation.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethics and standards.

Skills

ASL proficiency

English/ASL bilingual

Professionalism

Punctuality

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

AA degree accepted

RID/BEI certification

EIPA score (where applicable)

Job description

Hands Up Communications seeks qualified American Sign Language interpreters to provide VRI interpreting professionally and confidentially. Interpreters must be fluent in English and ASL and maintain competence and ethics at all times.

You will collaborate with other interpreters, represent the Hands Up Communications brand in the field, and use technology for billing, scheduling, and service evaluation. RID/BEI certification and related credentials are preferred.