VECRA, Inc. · 5 months ago
Certified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - Hybrid
Bethesda, MD
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expVECRA, Inc. is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that specializes in consulting services. They are seeking certified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters to provide professional interpreting services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees, ensuring effective communication across various settings.
Management Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Convey 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)
Qualification
Required
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.)
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Completion of an ASL Interpreting Program
Preferred
Experience interpreting in technical, governmental, or military environments
Familiarity with tactile or oral transliteration practices
Actively or previously taken formal ASL courses, immersion programs, and/or consistent practice with native signers
Bachelor's Degree in a field such as ASL interpretation, Deaf Studies, Linguistics, or a related field (Optional)
Internship or practicum experiences under the supervision of experienced professionals
Company
VECRA, Inc.
VECRA, Inc.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Charlisa Watson, MHSA
Founder and CEO
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