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AccessBridge is a California-based communication access company providing ASL interpreting, CART captioning, tactile interpreting, spoken language interpretation, certified translation, Braille transcription, and large print production for legal, education, and nonprofit organizations across California, with national reach for remote and virtual services.

Benefits of working with us:

Interpreters are paid twice monthly via direct deposit. Our scheduling system matches you to jobs near your home address! Freelance Tactile Interpreter (Onsite Contract) We are seeking a qualified Freelance Tactile Interpreter to provide comprehensive communication access for a DeafBlind individual at social services facilities. This is for onsite, contract-based position requiring exceptional proficiency in touch-based communication systems and a strong commitment to professional ethics.

Job Details Employment Type :

Freelance /

Independent Contractor Locations :

Northern and Southern California assignments available!

Schedule :

As-needed / Hourly contract basis

Key Responsibilities Direct Interpretation:

Deliver fluent, real-time communication using Tactile American Sign Language (TASL), hand-over-hand interpreting, or tracking methods as required by the client.

Environmental Description:

Convey vital visual and situational context, including spatial layouts, room movements, speaker identities, facial expressions, and emotional tones.

Professional Collaboration:

Coordinate smoothly with facility staff, case managers, and team interpreters when needed, to ensure a seamless service environment.

Ethical Standards:

Adhere strictly to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct, maintaining absolute confidentiality regarding client identity and case details.

Requirements & Qualifications Fluency:

Demonstrated high proficiency in Tactile ASL and a strong understanding of Pro-Tactile principles.

Certification:

Active Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification, National Interpreter Certification (NIC), or equivalent state-level licensure.

Professional Experience:

Minimum of 2-3 years of professional interpreting experience, with specific documented success working with DeafBlind individuals.

Physical Stamina:

Ability to maintain physical focus and manual dexterity during prolonged hands-on interpreting sessions.

Background Check:

Must clear a standard government or agency background screening required for public human services facilities.

Job Type:

Freelance Pay:

From $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Experience:

Tactile Interpreting:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person