Sign Language Interpreter - ASL/English VRS - Part Time - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Sorenson Communications, LLC; Canada; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled interpreters to join their expanding Video Relay Service team. This part-time role involves providing Sign-to-Voice and Voice-to-Sign interpreting services, ensuring effective communication between Deaf and hearing individuals. The company values flexibility and offers opportunities for continued education and certification reimbursement. Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing communication access and making a meaningful impact in people's lives. If you have a strong background in interpreting and a commitment to service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401K plans with employer contribution

Annual certification reimbursement

Premium shifts to boost hourly wage

Company-wide network opportunities

Transfer opportunities across US and Canada

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience as an interpreter preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between ASL and spoken English effectively.
• Maintain compliance with licensure and certification requirements.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Interpreting Skills

Customer Service

Technical Troubleshooting

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Category: Interpreting

Requisition Number: SIGNL009186

Posted: February 20, 2025

Employment Type: Part-Time

Locations

VRS San Juan, PR
#27 Gonzales Giusti St. Ste 402
Guaynabo, PR 009683076, USA

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

Hours Requirement: 10 hours minimum of interpreting services required per month (at leadership's 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)

• 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
• Company-wide Network
• Transfer and visiting interpreter opportunities to any of the centers across the US and Canada
• 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

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.

• 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
• The ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, in order to meet the demands of the VRS industry, is essential for this position.
• Possess the ability to quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies
• Work effectively in a team environment; receive support from and provide support to colleagues
• Possess the ability to work effectively in an environment with oversight that may include, but is not limited to 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, in all our endeavors, our customers sense our passion, our care, and our commitment. This dedication extends to our workplace. Our employees are united and proud to be part of important human interactions and understand that everything we do to facilitate communication creates connections and enhances relationships between people.

Sorenson Communications, LLC. offers Video Relay Service (VRS), which gives Deaf individuals who use American Sign Language (ASL), and hearing people the option 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.