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In this role you will provide remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) services to our local, state and federal government clients. Please complete the Questionnaire portion of this application to ...
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In this role you will provide remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) services to our local, state and federal government clients. Please complete the Questionnaire portion of this application to ...
Apply Early
Houston, TX · On-site +1
In this role you will provide remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) services to our local, state and federal government clients. Please complete the Questionnaire portion of this application to ...
Houston, TX · On-site +1
In this role you will provide remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) services to our local, state and federal government clients. Please complete the Questionnaire portion of this application to ...
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A Remote ASL Interpreter facilitates communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals and hearing individuals through video calls. They use American Sign Language (ASL) to interpret spoken language in real time for various settings, such as business meetings, medical appointments, or customer service interactions. This role requires fluency in ASL, strong listening skills, and the ability to convey messages accurately while working from a remote location.
As a remote ASL interpreter, you may face challenges such as managing technical issues (like connectivity or video lag), adjusting to different interpreting platforms, and building rapport with clients without in-person cues. Navigating various environments—ranging from healthcare to education—requires flexibility and rapid adaptation to different topics or specialized vocabulary. Additionally, maintaining focus over long periods of screen time can be demanding, so strong self-care and time management strategies are important. However, the remote setting also allows for increased scheduling flexibility and access to a wider variety of assignments.
To thrive as a Remote ASL Interpreter, you need fluency in American Sign Language, a strong understanding of Deaf culture, and professional interpreting experience, often backed by certification such as the RID or state credentials. Familiarity with remote interpreting platforms, reliable video conferencing tools, and secure communication systems is essential. Outstanding listening skills, attention to detail, and cultural sensitivity help interpreters navigate diverse settings and convey messages accurately. These skills and qualities are critical for ensuring clear, effective communication between Deaf and hearing clients in virtual environments.

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Posted 24 days ago
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About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) - Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional Interpretation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction.
Prisma is actively seeking experienced, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. In this role you will provide remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) services to our local, state and federal government clients. Please complete the Questionnaire portion of this application to indicate your language specialty.
The following languages are in demand:
Amharic, Armenian, Balinese, Bosnian, Cebuano, Cham, Croatian, Czech, Filipino, Finnish, Fujian, Georgian, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Kyrgyz, Malagasy, Mongolian, Mixteco Alto, Nahuatl, Norwegian (Bokmal), Oromo, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Pohnpeian, Punjabi, Romanian, Samoan, Serbian, Slovak, Somali, Soninke, Swedish, Taiwanese, Tajik, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Wolof, Yiddish, and Yoruba.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Ideal candidates shall be able to provide:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Applicants must meet ALL of the following to be considered:
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may be subject to a federal background check.
DESIRED SKILLS:
IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE:
Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.