Independent Contractor: Community American Sign Language Interpreter

Purpose of Job:

Provides sign language interpreting services to individuals throughout Northern Ohio who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing ensuring adherence to the Interpreter’s Code of Ethics.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is fluent in American Sign Language and has experience working in community settings. Skills required include:

• Two to five years of work experience in a professional environment
• Excellent communication skills along with the ability to work in a variety of settings with diverse communication needs and preferences
• Certification as appropriate to career path:
  • Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
  • National Interpreter Certification (NIC)
  • Certification of Interpretation (CI)
  • Certificate of Transliteration (CT)
• Must have reliable transportation for assignments in the following counties: 
  • Cuyahoga 
  • Lorain
  • Medina
  • Erie
  • Huron
  • Lake 
  • Sandusky
  • Geauga 
  • Other Northern Ohio counties 

Job Types: Independent Contractor; Flexible schedule 

If you would like to join our talented team, please send your cover letter and resume to Mike Siero, Assistant Director of Interpreting, Talent Management at msiero@chsc.org