Certified ASL Interpreter, Maryland Government Agencies - Towson, MD

CLFC Healthcare and Communications • Towson, 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 throughout the state. Assignments are delivered in person at agency locations or by video, and interpreters may choose which assignments to accept. Work includes public meetings and testimony, resident appointments, 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 work, not a salaried position. Assignments are offered and confirmed through CLFC’s BRIDGE App with details provided in advance. A named Program Manager is the 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, work in both directions, and maintain 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 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 communication 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.
• Maintain neutrality and accuracy, 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.
• Short-notice requests are paid at a premium above the standard hourly rate.
• Confirmed assignments cancelled within 24 hours of the start time are paid.
• Mileage, tolls, and parking for on-site assignments are reimbursed.
• 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

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