Certified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - Hybrid

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally competent interpreting, transliterating, and sight translation services tailored to the communication needs of Deaf/HoH employees.
• Interpret fluently between spoken English and various forms of signed communication, including American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Sign English (PSE), Manually Coded English (MCE), Contact Sign, Tactile Sign, and Oral Transliteration (if applicable).
• Perform interpretation in both directions: voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice.
• Cover nuance, tone, inflection, and the overall spirit of the message, ensuring message integrity across various settings.
• Maintain pace with natural conversational flow in all professional contexts.
• Provide voice interpretation when a Deaf or HoH individual’s speech is not easily understood.
• Uphold professional standards, confidentiality, and ethical practices in accordance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct (CPC).

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Candidates must reside in the Washington DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia (WMA) Area.
• Current and valid interpreter certifications from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
• Adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct (CPC).
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in ASL interpretation.
• Demonstrated fluency in both ASL and English.
• Proven ability to adapt communication styles and techniques based on individual needs and settings.
• Capability to work in multiple modalities (in-person, remote, video relay, etc.).
• Experience interpreting in technical, governmental, or military environments.
• Familiarity with tactile or oral transliteration practices.

Education

• A High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• A Bachelor's Degree in a field such as ASL interpretation, Deaf Studies, Linguistics, or a related field (Optional).
• Actively or previously taken formal ASL courses, immersion programs, and/or consistent practice with native signers.
• Completion of an ASL Interpreting Program.
• Internship or practicum experiences under the supervision of experienced professionals.

Benefits

This is a contracted position. VECRA maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Contact

To apply, please visit: https://vecrainc.com/careers/

For inquiries, email: [email protected] with Subject Line: American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter