Certified ASL Interpreter, Maryland Government Agencies - Waldorf, MD
About The Position
CLFC Healthcare and Communications is seeking certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters to join its Maryland roster for assignments with government agencies statewide. These assignments will be delivered in person and via video, focusing on community and government interpreting. Tasks include interpreting in public meetings, testimony, resident appointments, employee meetings, trainings, and formal proceedings like administrative hearings and investigatory interviews. Many assignments are video-based, while others are on-site at agency locations. Long, technical, or high-stakes assignments will be handled by teams of two interpreters. This role is ideal for an established interpreter in Maryland or the Washington D.C. area seeking well-compensated government work with the flexibility to choose assignments. Interpreters can opt for on-site, video, or both types of assignments. This is contract work on a per-assignment basis, not a salaried position.
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.
- Professional interpreting experience in community or government settings, working in both directions and holding register in formal settings.
- For video assignments: reliable high-speed internet, a camera and lighting that show signing clearly, and a private workspace.
- If taking on-site assignments: reliable transportation to assignment locations in your 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 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.
- Stay neutral and accurate in every setting, keep everything learned on an assignment confidential, and handle preparation materials securely.
- Confirm 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.
- Short-notice requests paid at a premium above standard hourly rate.
- Confirmed assignments cancelled inside 24 hours are paid.
- Mileage, tolls and parking for on-site assignments are reimbursed.
- Single point of contact for scheduling, coordination, and payment.
- Considered first for other CLFC interpreting work.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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