Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time - Knoxville, Tennessee
About The Position
Sorenson Communications is expanding its Video Relay Service (VRS) and is 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. The company is committed to connecting people every day through communications access 24/7/365, offering innovative technology for accuracy in every conversation. Sorenson provides Video Relay Service (VRS) for Deaf individuals who use American Sign Language (ASL) and hearing people to communicate in their preferred language, as well as onsite and remote interpreting services in various languages.
Requirements
- Ability to pass our required skills assessment
- A high school diploma or GED
- Interpreter certification (as required by local regulations)
- 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
Nice To Haves
- An associate’s or bachelor’s degree
- 3 years’ experience working as an interpreter
Responsibilities
- Effectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English
- Maintain, as applicable, 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, in order to meet the demands of the VRS industry
- Quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies
- Work effectively in a team environment; receive support from and provide support to colleagues
- Work effectively in an environment with oversight that may include, but is not limited to call monitoring, mentoring and evaluations
- Work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic, highly regulated environment
- Enhance interpreting skills through continued education training
- Complete additional duties and assignments on an on-going basis
Benefits
- 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 or Canada
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
