American Sign Language Interpreter
Organization: DeafLEAD
Job Type: Full-time, Salaried (exempt)
Location: Remote
Reports To: Director of Interpreting
Department: Interpreting Services
Anticipated
Start Date:
December 1st, 2026
DeafLEAD is seeking an experienced and compassionate full-time ASL Interpreter to join an exciting, supportive, and engaging team.
DeafLEAD is a non‑profit organization that provides crisis intervention services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late‑Deafened, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, and Deaf+ individuals and their families within the state of Missouri and nationwide. Our mission is to promote the emotional and physical well‑being of consumers in a safe and respectful environment utilizing a consumer‑centered, trauma‑informed approach.
We are committed to providing a variety of services to effectively meet the changing needs within the Deaf community. These services include (but are not limited to): crisis intervention, safety planning, legal/medical/personal advocacy, case management, crisis videophone/text/chat/hotline services, mental health services, training, and interpreting.
DeafLEAD offers crisis services 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Essential FunctionsFollow DeafLEAD’s policies and procedures.
Believe in DeafLEAD’s philosophy and goals as stated in Summary of Organization.
Attend all monthly agency in‑service meetings.
Provide interpreting for training of the 988 Chat & Text crisis counselors.
Provide interpreting for evaluations of the 988 Chat & Text crisis counselors.
Provide interpreting for the 988 Chat & Text shifts as needed.
Provide interpreting for training of the 988 Videophone crisis counselors.
Provide interpreting for evaluations of the 988 Videophone crisis counselors.
Provide interpreting.
Provide interpreting to Advocacy & Wellness department as needed.
Provide interpreting to all departments as needed.
Maintain daily time sheets.
Travel as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Must complete all required crisis line trainings (minimum 40 hours) upon hire (see Training Section below).
Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.
Advanced or Master level interpreting certification (Missouri or National level will be accepted).
Hold and maintain Missouri license or acquire within 3 months of employment (expenses related to acquiring Missouri license are covered by DeafLEAD).
ASL fluency is required.
Minimum age 18.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Caring and empathetic person.
Firm understanding of Deaf culture and at least three years of experience working with the Deaf community.
and presentation skills.
Previous experience working in crisis management or mental health preferred.
Exceptional English writing and reading comprehension skills.
Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in using essential software such as Zoom, Google Chrome, and standard office applications. Must be able to learn new technological tools efficiently.
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
An ability to work with people of various backgrounds and identities (e.g., race, color, gender, ability, religion, veteran status, etc.).
Access to reliable internet and a desktop or laptop computer that can both utilize Zoom and a web browser simultaneously (Google Chrome recommended).
Applicants must have access to a private, secure workspace that ensures confidentiality, privacy, and freedom from external distractions.
Must complete a minimum of 40 hours of required crisis intervention training upon hire and attend all sessions without any conflicting commitments.
Training is Monday‑to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM CST. Upon hiring, a more detailed…
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