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ASL Staff Interpreter (Full-time)

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Work from: 
United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, 3+ years experience as certified ASL interpreter, Active RID National Certification, Knowledge of Deaf community culture and regulations, Reliable transportation and background clearance.

Key responsabilities:

  • Deliver precise ASL/English interpretation services
  • Participate in different interpreting scenarios
  • Consult with clients and support providers for effective service delivery
  • Adhere to professional standards and uphold confidentiality
  • Enhance skills through education and training
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Translation Excellence SME https://www.translationexcellence.com
11 - 50 Employees
About Translation Excellence
Translation Excellence is a full-service language solutions provider. We are comprised of high-quality, experienced, and certified translators, interpreters, transcriptionists, and desktop publishing experts, providing linguistic services in more than 200 languages. Mission Statement:Our mission is to bridge human beings by breaking through language and cultural barriers.Values Statement:We believe in the power of understanding. The end goal of every project we work on is to innovate and improve the world we live in by empowering individuals from different backgrounds and cultures to collaborate. Every problem has a unique solution. By bringing together people from all over the world, language services are a catalyst for new ideas, new perspectives, and a better future.
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Job description

Mission

Our mission at TE is straightforward: to advocate for the provision of fulfilling employment experiences for all individuals. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment where every person is afforded equal opportunities to succeed. Our clients serve as the focal point of our commitment. Through upholding principles of professionalism, ethics, and respect, we offer personalized support across various dimensions of workplace engagement.

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General Purpose of the Position
As the Staff Interpreter reporting to the TE ASL Services Department Manager, your primary responsibility will be to deliver precise and coherent ASL/English interpretation services under a contract we have US Secret Service (USSS) and if needed, under our other contracts with Federal Government, private businesses, educational institutions, and medical facilities. Your assignments will encompass a range of scenarios, including on-call duties, training sessions, platform interpreting, Video Remote Interpreting, and facilitating one-on-one or small group meetings. Additionally, you will be expected to participate in TE staff meetings, promotional events, and conferences.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts proficient sign language interpreting and translation services for clients across various environments, adhering to established American Sign Language/English interpreting protocols.
  • Consults with clients, TE personnel, and service providers to identify any potential obstacles that may hinder the successful delivery of interpreting services, such as issues related to instructional materials.
  • Exhibits complete adherence to TE's standards and policies, as well as the RID Code of Professional Conduct, which includes upholding utmost confidentiality at all times.
  • Enhances interpreting skills through continued education training.

Non-Essential/Additional Duties

  • Performs special assignments, projects, and other duties that align with the mission and vision of the company.
  • Represents the company as industry and company events, and professional conferences, as needed.


Requirements
Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a certified sign language interpreter across diverse professional and business environments.
  • Active RID National Certification including compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements.
  • Must have reliable transportation to travel between different work sites.
  • Must successfully pass background investigation (Public Trust)
  • Ability to be assigned to the majority of TE customer contracts in the Washington Metro Area.
  • Must possess and maintain national certification. Failure to maintain national certification will result in disqualification for this position.
Knowledge of:
  • Proficiency in standard manual communication methods for the Deaf and hard of hearing, encompassing American Sign Language, Signed English, fingerspelling, and non-manual expression such as facial, eye, and body language.
  • The culture and cultural experiences of the American Deaf community.
  • Current developments, trends, and techniques in the field of interpreting for both the Deaf and hard of hearing as utilized by the Deaf community.
  • National Association of the Deaf (NAD)-Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Basic record-keeping to develop materials, procedures, metrics, and presentations.
  • Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct, and adherence to RID CPC at all times.
  • Capabilities of computer systems, equipment, and software used in providing interpreting services for the Deaf.
Skilled in:
  • Conveying the sophisticated thought, intent, and spirit of a Deaf/hard of hearing or hearing speaker to a target audience with superior accuracy, tact, cultural competency, and linguistic integrity.
  • Interpreting/transliterating expressively and receptively using manual and oral methods of communication for the Deaf and hard of hearing.
Ability To:
  • Ability to employ an extensive sign vocabulary to ensure accurate interpretation across diverse subject matters and linguistic registers, emphasizing proficiency in formal business and high-register, high-context vernacular.
  • Establish and sustain cooperative and effective relationships with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, as well as individuals from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds.
  • Capable of fulfilling the distinct responsibilities of a designated interpreter for executive-level clients, including seamlessly integrating into the client's team and adapting to their work environment.
  • Ensure confidentiality of information shared during interpreting sessions.
  • Effectively communicate through signing, speaking, and writing, ensuring clear and accurate transmission of subject matter.
  • Conduct research relevant to work and participate in continuous learning and professional development.
  • Collaborate effectively within a team environment, offering and receiving support from colleagues.
  • Work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Keep detailed and accurate records.
  • Exercise patience, tact, flexibility and sensitivity.
  • Meet schedules and timelines.
Physical Demands
This role functions in diverse environments, primarily delivering in-person services at customer locations, with occasional virtual or remote work as needed based on customer needs. The described physical demands are typical for performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation can be provided for individuals with disabilities.

  • Operates in diverse environments regularly.
  • Requires sustained repetitive motion of arms, wrists, and hands.
  • Requires clear vision at close and long ranges, with or without corrective lenses.
  • Involves prolonged standing or sitting.
  • Involves extended periods of interpreting in ASL and spoken English.
  • Demands frequent verbal and written communication skills.
Travel Requirements

Local travel required for in-person interpreting services across the Washington Metro Region, with occasional virtual or remote work as needed per client requests. 

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K with 4% Match
  • 2 Weeks PTO
  • Sick Leave
  • Opportunity to be sponsored for clearance


Required profile

Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Hard Skills

Internal DocumentationContinuous TrainingProtocol AnalysisDeaf StudiesSign Language InterpretationCultural Competency Training

Other Skills

  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Record Keeping
  • Relationship Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Physical Flexibility
  • Proactivity
  • Teamwork
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