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Certified ASL Interpreter

Fort Belvoir, VA • On-site

Ladgov Corporation
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Part-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Schedule:
Part-time/ad-hoc position. Work schedule will vary based on Government interpreting requests. Assignments may occur during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional support for special events, meetings, trainings, interviews, and other scheduled activities. Interpreters must maintain availability to respond to assignments with advance notice and short-notice requests as required.Summary:
The Certified ASL Interpreter will provide professional American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services in support of Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees, applicants, and customers within a federal government environment. The position requires accurate and confidential interpretation during meetings, training sessions, interviews, events, and other official activities.
The interpreter will facilitate effective communication between ASL users and hearing individuals while maintaining professional standards, confidentiality, and compliance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.Requirements:
  • Active RID or NAD ASL interpreter certification/qualification.
  • Professional experience providing ASL interpreting services, including the ability to interpret between spoken English and ASL.
  • For specialty assignments, must possess or be able to obtain the required Secret security clearance and comply with Government security requirements.
Duties:
  • Provide ASL interpreting services for meetings, training sessions, interviews, briefings, and other Government events.
  • Interpret accurately between spoken English and ASL using the interpreting mode required by the consumer.
  • Support communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees, applicants, and customers.
  • Maintain confidentiality, professional conduct, and compliance with applicable Government security requirements.
  • Coordinate with Government and scheduling personnel regarding assignments, arrival, changes, early release, and reassignment.
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Ladgov Corporation is a Small business headquartered in Williamsburg, VA. We provide solutions to our clients in the U.S and around the globe. Ladgov’s Capabilities span from providing Public Health services in Biomedical Engineering, Bio-Pharmaceutical Research to IT & Cyber Security Solutions, Project Management, Data Analytics as well as Religious Services, Facility Management, Education Support services, and Infrastructure Management Services. LADGOV Corporation is dedicated to supporting its customers both in the private and federal space by fulfilling its commitment to each requirement and achieving exceptional results. Our staff uses modern cutting-edge technology to provide the best solutions to your mission needs. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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Williamsburg, VA, US

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