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American Sign Language Interpreter/Translator

VitalCore Health Strategies • Hopkinton, MA, US • $40 - $50 / hour • 2m ago

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in Massachusetts! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has a 1099 opening for an American Sign Language Interpreter/Translator!

This position would primarily work at our sites in Bridgewater, MA but could work at any of our sites across the state of Massachusetts. Our sites are located in Gardner, Lancaster, Shirley, Framingham, Concord, Norfolk, Bridgewater, and Roslindale.

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

ASL INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR SUMMARY

The Interpreter/Translator is responsible for converting oral speech and written text from one language to another in a variety of contexts.

ASL INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR FUNCTIONS

Carefully listens to or reads content including jargon and acronyms in the original language.
Understands and analyzes what is being said or written, and effectively and accurately translates the message, intent, and nuances being communicated.
Reproduces statements or questions in the desired output language.
Facilitates effective communication among individuals, companies, courts, schools, or other interested parties.
Provides simultaneous interpretation (SI) or consecutive interpretation (CI) depending on the desired outcome.
Uses equipment such as microphones or headsets to ensure precise and timely translations or interpretations.
Gathers, develops, and maintains lists of terminology and information that may be used in technical translations such as legal or medical materials.
Protects the confidentiality of information and adheres to any related ethical or professional codes.
Appropriately understand and respond to culturally sensitive situations, perspectives, and phrases.
Demonstrate excellent listening skills and auditory recall to remember spoken words and to accurately reproduce them in the desired language.
Demonstrates proficiency in all company software required for the position.
Other duties as assigned.

ASL INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Fluency in and thorough understanding of the primary language(s) being translated.
Completion of a Medical Interpreter Training Course from a well-regarded institution.
Bachelors degree and three years of related experience preferred.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.