Certified ASL Interpreter, Maryland Government Agencies - Rockville, MD

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•Rockville, MD

34d•$80 - $85

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is building its Maryland roster of certified American Sign Language interpreters for per-assignment work with government agencies across the state. Assignments are delivered in person at agency locations in Maryland or by video from the interpreter’s own location. The work includes public meetings and testimony, resident appointments at agency offices, employee meetings and trainings, and formal proceedings such as administrative hearings and investigatory interviews. Long, technical, or high-stakes assignments are staffed with two interpreters. This is independent-contractor (1099) work rather than a salaried position. Interpreters choose which assignments to accept; work is offered as needed, primarily during business hours, with some evening and short-notice requests. Compensation is $80.00 to $85.00 per hour, with a two-hour minimum paid per assignment. Short-notice requests are paid at a premium, and confirmed assignments cancelled within 24 hours 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 from CLFC’s Program Management Office is the single point of contact for scheduling, coordination, and payment. Roster interpreters are considered first for CLFC’s other interpreting work.

Requirements

Hold current national certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master, CI and CT, or CSC).
Comply with Maryland’s sign language interpreter licensing requirement when it takes effect on January 1, 2028; CLFC supports the application process.
Have professional interpreting experience in community or government settings, working in both directions and maintaining register in formal settings.
For video assignments, have reliable high-speed internet, a camera and lighting that show signing clearly, and a private workspace.
For on-site assignments, have reliable transportation to assignment locations in the interpreter’s part of Maryland.
Adhere 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 accurately into spoken English while maintaining 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, maintain confidentiality, 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.