Certified ASL Interpreter, Maryland Government Agencies - Silver Spring, MD

CLFC Healthcare and Communications • Silver Spring, MD

34d • $80 - $85

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is building its Maryland roster of nationally certified American Sign Language interpreters for per-assignment work with government agencies statewide. Assignments are delivered in person at agency locations or by video, and may include public meetings and testimony, resident appointments, employee meetings and trainings, administrative hearings, and investigatory interviews. Long, technical, or high-stakes assignments are staffed with two interpreters. Interpreters may accept on-site assignments, video assignments, or both, and may choose which offered assignments to take. This is independent contractor work, not a salaried position.

Compensation is $80.00 to $85.00 per hour, paid per assignment on invoice, with a two-hour minimum per assignment. Short-notice requests are paid at a premium above the standard hourly rate, and confirmed assignments cancelled within 24 hours of the start time are paid. Mileage, tolls, and parking for on-site assignments are reimbursed. Assignments are offered and confirmed through CLFC's BRIDGE App, with assignment details provided in advance. A named Program Manager is the single point of contact for scheduling, coordination, and payment. Roster interpreters are considered first for other CLFC interpreting work.

Requirements

• Current national certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf: NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master, CI and CT, or CSC.
• Compliance with Maryland's sign language interpreter licensing requirement when it takes effect on January 1, 2028; CLFC supports the application process.
• Professional interpreting experience in community or government settings, working in both directions and maintaining register in formal settings.
• For video assignments, reliable high-speed internet, a camera and lighting that show signing clearly, and a private workspace.
• For on-site assignments, reliable transportation to assignment locations in the interpreter's part of Maryland.
• Adherence to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Legal interpreting qualification or documented experience in formal proceedings; holders of the RID Specialist Certificate: Legal are especially welcome.
• Experience interpreting for government agencies, public meetings, or public testimony.
• Experience with DeafBlind consumers, oral transliteration, or teaming with a Certified Deaf Interpreter.
• Availability for same-day, evening, or short-notice requests.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between spoken English and American Sign Language in public meetings, agency appointments, employee meetings, trainings, and formal proceedings.
• Match the consumer's preferred mode, including signed English and transliteration, and voice signed communication into spoken English accurately and in the appropriate register.
• Deliver video remote and virtual meeting assignments with stable video and audio, and reconnect quickly if a session drops.
• Work in a team of two on long, technical, or high-stakes assignments.
• Remain neutral and accurate, keep assignment information confidential, and handle preparation materials securely.
• Confirm assignment acceptance promptly, notify CLFC as early as possible if unable to cover a confirmed assignment, and submit assignment records and invoices promptly.

Benefits

• Two-hour minimum paid per assignment.
• Premium pay for short-notice requests.
• Payment for confirmed assignments cancelled within 24 hours of the start time.
• Reimbursement for mileage, tolls, and parking for on-site assignments.
• Team assignments are staffed and paid as two interpreters, not split between two people.
• Roster interpreters are considered first for CLFC's other interpreting work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed