American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

VECRA Inc•Lanham, MD

5d•$30 - $40•Remote

About The Position

VECRA, Inc. is seeking qualified ASL Interpreters with demonstrated proficiency in ASL–English interpretation, contact sign/Pidgin Signed English (PSE), oral transliteration, and on-demand Video Remote Interpreting (VRI). The Contractor will provide interpreter services, sign language and/or other recognized modes of interpreting services for Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing employees and applicants on an as needed basis.

Requirements

Authorization to work in the United States
Minimum of two (2) years of paid professional experience as an interpreter.
Minimum of one (1) year professional experience interpreting in formal corporate or government meetings, training and/or classroom settings.
Must be certified in ASL-to English and English-ASL interpreting/transliteration. Certification refers to the minimum national requirements.
Must possess communication skill sets to work in variety of communication modes such as ASL, English interpretation, transliteration, contact sign/PSE, and oral transliteration.
At minimum, one certificate for the following and maintain their membership in good standing: National Association of the Deaf (NAD) - Registry of Interpreters for Deaf (RID) National Interpreter Certifications (NIC, NIC-Advanced, NIC-Master) RID National Interpreter Certification (CI, CTC, CSC, MCSC, SC:L) NAD National Interpreter Certifications (NAD V)
State specific Quality Assurance Screening (QAS) or licensure may be used in lieu and be equivalent to the National Certification requirements. If a State requires an interpreter to possess a license for professional work, then this requirement prevails. If an interpreter possesses a QAS, the level of a QAS must be the highest level or the second highest level. For example, if there are 4 levels of a State QAS then the interpreter must have either the Level 4 or the Level 3. If there are 5 levels, then the Levels must be 5 or 4. If a State QAS has 3 levels, then only the top level (Level 3) is applicable.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
National and/or local certification (Required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in a field such as ASL interpretation, Deaf Studies, Linguistics, or a related field (Optional)
Actively or previously taken formal ASL courses, immersion programs, and/or consistent practice with native signers.
Completion of an ASL Interpreting Program
Internship or practicum experiences under the supervision of experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

Interpret spoken language into ASL and vice versa, maintaining linguistic and cultural accuracy.
Ensure clear and effective communication between deaf or hard of hearing individuals and hearing individuals.
Research and familiarize oneself with specialized vocabulary and terminology related to the specific setting or subject matter.
Review materials or agendas ahead of time to enhance the quality of interpretation.
Maintain accurate records of interpreted sessions, including any challenges or unique circumstances that may impact future interpretations.
Interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary.
Utilize interpreting services to translate speeches, presentations, conversations, and other spoken languages into the native or preferred language of a given audience.
Have active listening skills and the ability to understand the spoken words and their meanings. They should be able to pick up every word being said and interpret them correctly and effectively into another language.