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Tactile / Pro-Tactile Interpreters - Onsite Northern California (Santa Cruz area)
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What they do
An Interpreter or Translator uses language and communication skills to convert words and concepts from one spoken language to another, or from spoken language to sign language. Works with written information and texts to create translations that are accurate and capture the style and nuance of the original text.
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-7% projected decline
Job Description
Tactile / Pro-Tactile Interpreters - Onsite Northern California (Santa Cruz area) at AccessBridge Tactile / Pro-Tactile Interpreters - Onsite Northern California (Santa Cruz area) at AccessBridge in Sonoma, California Posted in about 23 hours ago.
Type:
full-time 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 an 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 Location:
Onsite at a social services facility in
Santa Cruz, California 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 ProTactile 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.