Sign Language Interpreter

HIRING NATIONWIDE !!!

Come work at CLFC Healthcare, we are a diversified healthcare consulting company. We have an established track record of serving the Federal Government by offering quality services. We are seeking to hire an experienced Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) throughout the nation to join our team. If you're a hard-working professional, CLFC is an excellent company for you. Apply now!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides immigration benefits through Service Centers, District Offices, Field Office, and Application Support Centers. They are seeking Sign Language Interpreter services in 77 field locations throughout the United States.

• Provide in-person, ad-hoc American Sign Language (ASL), Signed English (SE) Services to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at hearings, interviews, naturalization ceremonies, information appointment and other as-needed events.
• Able to work collaboratively and professionally with other ASL/SE/CDI interpreters as necessary when event requires more than one interpreter.
• Ability to voice-interpret for those whose language skills are not adequate for legal circumstances.
• Ability to imitate nuances, tone information, inflection, and spirit of conversation to enable those requiring service to fully grasp intent of conversation.
• Courteous professional affect with Deaf and Hard of Hearing ‘client’.
• Coordinate with USCIS staff prior to hearing or event.
• Record all ASL interaction activity to allow for appropriate USCIS invoicing.
• Comply with Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Ethics.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Certified or state-qualified in interpreting English to ASL, or other sign system.
• Certified or state-qualified in transliterating from ASL or other system to English.
• Minimum three years’ experience as ASL/SE interpreter.
• Registered with Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to pass USCIS Office of Security and Integrity background check.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old.
• Verbal ability to be understood in hearings and events by the majority of participants.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to sit or stand in hearings or events requiring interpretive services.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone