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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: 16008130 Allina Interpreter Services
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 0
Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: Occasional
Job Profile Summary: Join Allina Health as an American Sign Language Interpreter and help deliver inclusive, patient-centered care by providing professional ASL interpretation in a trusted, mission-driven healthcare system committed to communication access and equity.
Job Description:
Provides American Sign Language interpreter services in a variety of settings to facilitate communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients and companions with providers and other staff.
Principle Responsibilities
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Provides accurate, objective and first-person interpretation services between healthcare professionals, patients and their families.
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Facilitates appointments and referrals in person or by phone. Will require driving/traveling based on patient(s) need.
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Provides sight translation of forms and other documents.
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Manages daily workflows through utilization of available resources and communication with scheduling office.
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Understands and utilizes video remote interpreting.
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Documents interpreting services in the electronic medical record
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Identifies and communicate quality concerns.
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Participates in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve service.
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Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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Associate's or Vocational degree in business or health care related field or equivalent
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0 to 2 years of interpreting experience preferably in health care
Licenses/Certifications
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Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment
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One of the following is required upon hire:
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Certificate of Interpretation from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
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Certificate of Transliteration from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
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Comprehensive Skills Certificate from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
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Certificate from National Association for the Deaf Level 4 or 5
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National Interpreter Certification Advanced or Master
Physical Demands
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Light Work:
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Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
Additional Job Description: 0.0 FTE (Casual, per-case basis; minimum commitment of 8 hours per week)
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8-hour day/evening shifts
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Metro area coverage; ASL interpreter specializing in Mental Health
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Millage reimbursed
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Weekend rotation: Every 4 week
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Must be willing to travel to assigned sites when coverage is needed
Pay Range:
Pay Range: $44.64 to $61.76 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
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Medical/Dental
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PTO/Time Away
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Retirement Savings Plans
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Life Insurance
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Short-term/Long-term Disability
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Paid Caregiver Leave
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Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
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Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
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Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Department: 16008130 Allina Interpreter Services
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 0
Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: Occasional
Job Profile Summary: Join Allina Health as an American Sign Language Interpreter and help deliver inclusive, patient-centered care by providing professional ASL interpretation in a trusted, mission-driven healthcare system committed to communication access and equity.
Job Description:
Provides American Sign Language interpreter services in a variety of settings to facilitate communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients and companions with providers and other staff.
Principle Responsibilities
-
Provides accurate, objective and first-person interpretation services between healthcare professionals, patients and their families.
-
Facilitates appointments and referrals in person or by phone. Will require driving/traveling based on patient(s) need.
-
Provides sight translation of forms and other documents.
-
Manages daily workflows through utilization of available resources and communication with scheduling office.
-
Understands and utilizes video remote interpreting.
-
Documents interpreting services in the electronic medical record
-
Identifies and communicate quality concerns.
-
Participates in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve service.
-
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
-
Associate's or Vocational degree in business or health care related field or equivalent
-
0 to 2 years of interpreting experience preferably in health care
Licenses/Certifications
-
Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment
-
One of the following is required upon hire:
-
Certificate of Interpretation from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
-
Certificate of Transliteration from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
-
Comprehensive Skills Certificate from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
-
Certificate from National Association for the Deaf Level 4 or 5
-
National Interpreter Certification Advanced or Master
Physical Demands
-
Light Work:
-
Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
Additional Job Description: 0.0 FTE (Casual, per-case basis; minimum commitment of 8 hours per week)
-
8-hour day/evening shifts
-
Metro area coverage; ASL interpreter specializing in Mental Health
-
Millage reimbursed
-
Weekend rotation: Every 4 week
-
Must be willing to travel to assigned sites when coverage is needed
Pay Range:
Pay Range: $44.64 to $61.76 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
-
Medical/Dental
-
PTO/Time Away
-
Retirement Savings Plans
-
Life Insurance
-
Short-term/Long-term Disability
-
Paid Caregiver Leave
-
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
-
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
-
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
-
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in American Sign Language Interpreter
Document your interpreter credentials before applying
PERM petitions for ASL interpreters often require proof of RID certification or equivalent. Gather your certification records, transcripts, and any state licensure documentation early so your employer can accurately define the position's minimum requirements.
Target employers with institutional sponsorship infrastructure
Hospitals, universities, and federal agencies sponsor green cards more reliably than freelance platforms. These organizations have HR and legal teams experienced in PERM filings, reducing the risk of procedural errors that delay or derail your case.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter ASL interpreter openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're applying where permanent residency pathways are already established rather than negotiating from scratch.
Understand how prevailing wage shapes your offer
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your role and location before certifying the PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for ASL interpreters in your target city before evaluating any offer.
Negotiate green card sponsorship before accepting the role
Many employers will sponsor but only if you ask explicitly at the offer stage. Confirm the employer is willing to file PERM, fund the I-140, and support adjustment of status before you sign, since backtracking after onboarding is uncommon.
Factor EB-3 priority date backlogs into your timeline
EB-3 petitions from India and China face multi-year backlogs before visa numbers become available. Most other nationalities move faster through the queue. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from the State Department to model realistic green card timelines.
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Find American Sign Language Interpreter JobsAmerican Sign Language Interpreter Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do ASL interpreter jobs commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on your credentials. EB-3 covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree, which fits most interpreter roles. EB-2 is available to advanced-degree professionals, such as those with a master's in interpretation or linguistics. Educational institutions and healthcare systems are the most consistent sponsors of ASL interpreters in either category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for ASL interpreters?
H-1B is a temporary status subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green cards lead directly to permanent residency. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a documented recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker was available, but there is no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The timeline is longer, typically two to four years for most countries, but the outcome is a path to permanent residency, not a countdown clock.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from an ASL interpreter's employer?
The employer must post job advertisements, document all recruitment steps, and certify to DOL that no qualified U.S. worker was displaced. For ASL interpreters, the employer must define minimum requirements that genuinely reflect the job rather than being tailored to one candidate. PERM processing at DOL currently takes several months to over a year depending on whether the application is selected for audit.
How can I find ASL interpreter jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter interpreter job listings by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on organizations that have already demonstrated a willingness to sponsor foreign workers through the full PERM and I-140 process rather than speculating based on job descriptions alone.
Can I keep working as an ASL interpreter while my green card is being processed?
Yes, provided you maintain valid work authorization throughout the process. If you're on H-1B status, your employer can file extensions beyond the six-year cap once your I-140 is approved. After filing your I-485 adjustment of status application, you can also apply for an Employment Authorization Document with USCIS, which allows you to work independently of your H-1B status while you wait for your green card.
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