Tactile Interpreter

Job overview

The Tactile Interpreter role is onsite in Lexington, KY, with a stated rate of $45 per hour. The assignment provides specialized communication access in a university and healthcare setting, supporting DeafBlind individuals and people with combined hearing and vision loss. The interpreter facilitates accurate, impartial communication in academic, administrative, public-event, and healthcare contexts. The role adapts tactile communication to individual needs, collaborates on accommodations, and protects confidential information.

What you'll do

• Provide tactile sign language interpretation for DeafBlind individuals
• facilitate communication in university classes, meetings, and healthcare appointments
• interpret spoken and signed communication using appropriate tactile methods
• adapt techniques to individual hearing, vision, and language needs
• collaborate with university staff and accessibility personnel
• maintain confidentiality and follow professional ethics and university policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tactile interpreter

onsite

lexington ky

adelphi staffing

tactile asl

deafblind communication

university

healthcare appointments

accessibility

confidentiality

rid certification as applicable

kentucky licensure as applicable

$40–$45/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Tactile ASL and DeafBlind communication; assignments may include daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

About the employer

Adelphi Staffing is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.