American Sign Language Interpreter Job at Global Impact Group LLC in Orlando

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Benefits: 401(k); Flexible schedule; Training & development

Overview

Global Language System LLC has an upcoming requirement for American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation Services to help a client in Florida.

Responsibilities And Duties

• ASL Interpreter shall provide onsite, unclassified ASL/English receptive and expressive simultaneous interpretation in a variety of settings, both alone and in teams, conveying all cultural, linguistic information embedded in the target message.
• Conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of a speaker to a deaf/hard of hearing person.
• Interpreting/transliterating expressively and receptively using manual and oral methods of communication for the deaf and hard of hearing.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information exchanged in an interpreting situation.
• Communicate effectively by signing, orally, and in writing.
• Keep detailed and accurate records. Meet schedules and timelines.

Qualifications And Skills

• The qualified ASL Interpreter must possess advanced, accurate voicing skills to mediate both culturally and linguistically from spoken English to ASL and from ASL to spoken English in an equivalent manner.
• Be familiar with the terminology and provisions of the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Possess skills in a broad range of general interpreting assignments.
• Possess a general knowledge of specialized vocabulary including some technical terms associated with the content they are interpreting, such as medical terminology, supply chain management terminology, and business vernacular.

Certifications

• National Interpreter Certification (NIC)
• Certificate of Interpretation (CI)
• Certificate of Transliteration (CT)

Job Details

• Job Types: Contract / Part time / Full time
• Flexible work from home options available.
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services