ASL Interpreter (RID Certified) - Federal and State Services
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Overview
Job Description
ASL Interpreter (RID Certified) - Federal and State Services | Baltimore, MD
Independent Contractor | $62 - $75/hour | Flexible Scheduling
Why Interpreters Choose CLFC
CLFC Healthcare & Communications is building a premier team of ASL interpreters across Maryland to support federal and state government language access programs. We offer competitive hourly rates that reflect your certification and expertise, consistent assignments with established government agencies, and a support infrastructure that handles credentialing, scheduling, and invoicing so you can focus entirely on interpreting. CLFC controls the bill rate on this contract, meaning we set the terms, and we pass the value to our interpreters.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
- Premium Compensation: $62 - $75/hour, among the highest interpreter rates in the Maryland/DC metro market
- CLFC-Controlled Contract: CLFC sets the bill rate, ensuring stable, competitive pay without third-party markdowns
- Government Agency Assignments: Serve Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals accessing critical federal and state services throughout Maryland
- DMV Metro Access: Assignments across the Baltimore-Washington corridor, one of the largest Deaf communities in the nation
- Flexible Schedule: Contract assignments with scheduling flexibility that respects your professional autonomy and work-life balance
- Nationwide Network: Join a national team of 200+ interpreters with opportunities across multiple federal, state, and local government contracts
- Full Administrative Support: CLFC handles credentialing verification, scheduling coordination, and invoicing so you can focus on interpreting
The Role
CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking RID-Certified ASL Interpreters for federal and state government services assignments throughout Maryland. You will provide professional American Sign Language interpretation across a range of government settings, ensuring Deaf and hard-of-hearing community members have full and equal access to federal agencies, state offices, healthcare facilities, legal proceedings, and public services.
What You Will Do
- Federal Agency Interpreting: Provide ASL interpretation for federal government offices, hearings, and constituent services across the Baltimore-Washington corridor
- State Government Services: Support Maryland state agency appointments, administrative proceedings, and public meetings
- Healthcare Interpreting: Facilitate communication in medical settings, mental health services, and rehabilitation programs
- Legal and Administrative Interpreting: Support court proceedings, depositions, administrative hearings, and immigration services
- Community Access: Ensure Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents can fully participate in public forums, educational programs, and civic engagement
- Professional Standards: Maintain strict adherence to RID Code of Professional Conduct, confidentiality requirements, and government security protocols
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
- Active RID certification (NIC, CI, CT, CDI, or equivalent national certification)
- Minimum 2 years of professional ASL interpreting experience
- Reliable transportation to assignment locations throughout Maryland and the DMV metro area
- Must pass background check for government facility access
- Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Maryland state licensure or registration for interpreters
- Legal interpreting certification (SC:L) or specialized legal/medical training
- CDI credential for Deaf interpreter team assignments
- Experience with federal or state government interpreting protocols
- Familiarity with the Maryland/DC Deaf community and regional signing styles
- Medical interpreting experience in hospital or clinical settings
Compensation Details
- Rate: $62 - $75/hour, commensurate with certification level and experience
- Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
- Schedule: Flexible, based on assignment availability and interpreter preference
- Payment: Reliable, timely compensation with streamlined invoicing
About CLFC Healthcare & Communications
CLFC Healthcare & Communications is a nationwide provider of healthcare staffing and language access services supporting federal, state, and local government agencies. With 500+ healthcare professionals and 200+ interpreters deployed across the country, CLFC delivers critical communication access services that connect communities with the government services they depend on. CLFC is a certified Small Disadvantaged Business and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CLFC Healthcare & Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Ready to join the team? Apply today and bring your skills to assignments that make a real difference in language access across Maryland.
Website: www.clfchealthcare-communications.com
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