Freelance American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter- NIC Certified

Job Description

Job Description

Freelance ASL Interpreter- NIC Certified

Job Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

ContextGlobal is seeking NIC Certified ASL Interpreters to support assignments across our client base in the Washington Metropolitan area. I

Role Expectations

• Provide effective communication facilitation between multiple parties, working to and from ASL and English

• Understand cultural and linguistic differences between communities and respond accordingly

Required Qualifications

• Active National Interpreter Certification (NIC)

• Fluency in American Sign Language and English voicing

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or lower degree with equivalent experience

• Completion of an Interpreter Training Program (graduates of accredited programs preferred)

• At least two years of experience as an ASL interpreter

• Proficient signing and voicing skills

• Strong knowledge of educational vocabulary, ASL, and Deaf culture

Core Competencies

• Ethical decision-making

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of educational, corporate, and/or community vocabulary

• Strong understanding of cultural and linguistic differences between communities

• Self-motivated, well-organized, and dependable with paperwork and timekeeping

• Adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct

Pre-Employment Screenings

Depending on the assignment, the successful candidate may be required to complete:

• TB screening

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting

• Drug test

Locations: DC, MD, and Northern Virginia. Interviews and screenings will be conducted in ASL and spoken English.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Rates

• Net 30 payments

• Direct Deposit

• Tailored job assignments (no blast emails)

About ContextGlobal

ContextGlobal, Inc. is a language service provider delivering top-tier translation, interpreting, and consulting services to a select clientele in the Washington Metropolitan area. Our clients include Fortune 100 companies and government organizations. We are quality-focused, customer-first, and committed to building a diverse and highly qualified team.

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