ASL Interpreter

Summary

Join ProSidian as an ASL Interpreter! This role involves providing in-person and remote American Sign Language interpretation in various government settings. You will ensure effective communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of professional interpreting experience, along with RID certification or equivalent. ProSidian offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and other employee perks. This is a contract contingent position with the possibility of conversion to full-time employment.

Requirements

• Certified ASL Interpreter with credentials from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience
• Fluency in ASL
• Strong understanding of deaf culture
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interpret in real-time under pressure
• Accuracy
• Professionalism
• Cultural competence
• Adaptability
• Adhere to ethical standards set by RID
• Must be available for emergency and scheduled assignments
• Understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and remote American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for various government settings, including public safety, legal proceedings, and community events
• Ensure effective communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ASL, Linguistics, or related field
• Experience in government or legal settings
• Advanced skills with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio
• Ability to quickly learn other tools, as necessary

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: The pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs
• Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options is available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in their life. These benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs are premium-only plans (POPs) that offer eligible employees a complete Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to succeed financially. Therefore, we offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy daily
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, performance incentives are associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support
• Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected costs for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you can elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance