Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Full Time

Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Full Time

Job Category: Interpreting Requisition Number: SIGNL008905 Posted: October 1, 2024 Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $25-$60 (depending on location, education, and certifications)

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Details

• The full-time position requires working 32 hours a week, Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm MST.
• 100% of the required 32 hours must be worked in VRS. Anything above 32 hours can be worked in other job codes.
• Selected candidates must remain in their full-time position for one year before moving to part-time.

Hours Requirement: A minimum of 10 hours of interpreting services required per month (at leadership's discretion). Shifts: Available hours are Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm MT. Selected individuals will be asked to work at least one shift on either Monday, Friday, or Saturday.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation Time, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Premium shifts offered to boost hourly wage
• Earn CEUs
• Opportunity for annual certification, testing, and membership/licensure reimbursement up to 100% based on average hours worked
• 401K plans with employer contribution
• No scripts
• Company-wide Network
• Transfer and visiting interpreter opportunities to any of the centers across the US and Canada

Qualifications

• Ability to pass our required skills assessment
• A high school diploma or GED
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required)
• 3 years’ experience working as an interpreter (preferred, but not required)
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly regulated, and customer service-focused environment
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, tools, and to handle other computer components

Responsibilities

• Effectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English
• Maintain compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements
• Demonstrate full compliance with Sorenson standards and policies, FCC regulations, and the RID Code of Professional Conduct
• Accurately complete assigned tasks/duties, projects, and paperwork promptly and within approved guidelines
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of the VRS industry
• Possess the ability to quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies
• Work effectively in a team environment; support colleagues and receive support
• Work effectively in an environment with oversight that may include call monitoring, mentoring, and evaluations
• Enhance interpreting skills through continued education training
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to complete additional duties and assignments on an ongoing basis

About Us

Sorenson Communications is committed to connecting people every day through communications access 24/7/365. Our customers rely on us and our innovative technology to quickly deliver accuracy in every conversation. We are industry leaders because our customers sense our passion, care, and commitment. This dedication extends to our workplace. Our employees are united and proud to facilitate important human interactions. Sorenson Communications, LLC. offers Video Relay Service (VRS), which allows Deaf individuals who use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate in their preferred language—either ASL or spoken English or Spanish. Sorenson also provides onsite and remote interpreting services between English and various other world languages. Equal Employment Opportunity: Sorenson Communications is an EOE, Disability/Age Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr