Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time

Description

Salary Range: $25-$60 (depending on location, education, and certifications)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Hours Requirement: 10 hours minimum of interpreting services required per month (at leaderships discretion).

Shifts: Available hours are Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm MT. (If selected and hired you will initially be asked to work at least one shift either Monday, Friday or Saturday)

In ASL:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Premium shifts offered to boost hourly wage
• Earn CEU's
• Opportunity for annual certification, testing and membership/licensure reimbursement up to 100% based on average hours worked
• 401K plans with employer contribution
• No scripts
• Resiliency/Vicarious Trauma resources available at no cost
• Company-wide Network
  • Transfer and visiting interpreter opportunities to any of the centers across the US and Canada

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in ASL:

• Ability to pass our required skills assessment
• A high school diploma or GED
• An associate's or bachelor's degree (preferred, but not required)
• Interpreter certification
• 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
• Regular and predictable attendance

Job Summary in ASL:

Sorenson Communications is expanding our Video Relay Service. As a result, we are seeking Interpreters to provide Sign‑to‑Voice and Voice‑to‑Sign interpreting services. Full and part‑time positions are available in the US and in Canada.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities in ASL:

• 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
• Demonstrate full compliance with Sorenson Communications attendance policy
• 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
• Quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies
• Work effectively in a team environment; provide support to colleagues
• Work effectively under oversight, including call monitoring, mentoring and evaluations
• Work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic, highly regulated environment
• Enhance interpreting skills through continued education training
• Willingness and ability to complete additional duties and assignments on an ongoing basis

• Sorenson Communications is committed to connecting people every day through 24/7/365 communication access. Our customers rely on our innovative technology to deliver accuracy in every conversation. We are industry leaders because our customers sense our passion, care, and commitment. This dedication extends to our workplace, where employees are proud to be part of important human interactions.
• Sorenson Communications, LLC. offers Video Relay Service (VRS), which gives Deaf people who use American Sign Language and hearing people the option to communicate in their preferred language—either ASL, spoken English or Spanish. Sorenson also provides onsite and remote interpreting services between English and various other world languages.

Sorenson Communications is an EOE, Disability/Age Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Education: Diploma of High School (required)

Experience: 3 years:
Interpreting experience (previous VRS experience preferred) (preferred)