American Sign Language Interpreter

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Location: San Bernardino, CA
Organization: So Cal Behavioral Therapy
Position Type: Contract / Per Assignment

Position Summary

So Cal Behavioral Therapy seeks a qualified and experienced American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing individuals across educational, healthcare, and community settings. The ideal candidate demonstrates superior interpreting skill, cultural awareness, and professionalism in all assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, culturally competent ASL interpretation in educational, medical, social service, and professional environments.
• Interpret spoken English into ASL and vice versa, maintaining meaning, tone, and intent.
• Adapt communication to suit varied settings and client needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
• Collaborate effectively with staff, clients, and community partners.
• Engage in ongoing skill development to maintain professional proficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

Proposals or applications will only be accepted from interpreters who meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. Language Proficiency:
   • Demonstrate language proficiency from an accredited or nationally recognized institution, such as (but not limited to):
     • American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI)
     • Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI)
     • or another recognized sign language proficiency body.
2. Proficiency Rating:
   • Must be assessed as on the ASLPI or SLPI rating scale.
3. Conversational and Receptive Skills:
   • Possess the ability to sustain fully shared conversations with in-depth elaboration across both social and work-related topics.
   • Demonstrate excellent comprehension and receptive skills in a wide range of contexts.
4. Expressive Language Mastery:
   • Exhibit a very broad ASL vocabulary, near-native fluency, and natural prosody.
   • Demonstrate excellent command of ASL grammatical structures and effective use of classifiers and non-manual markers.
5. Professional Experience:
   • Previous experience interpreting in educational, healthcare, or community service environments is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: Paid per assignment based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible scheduling and placement opportunities.
• Supportive team culture emphasizing inclusion, equity, and continued learning.

About So Cal Behavioral Therapy

So Cal Behavioral Therapy is a professional support organization dedicated to advancing communication, inclusion, and behavioral wellness across Southern California. Our mission is to empower individuals and families through culturally competent care, collaboration, and professional excellence.