American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter (Remote)

TransPerfect; Sioux Falls (SD); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters to provide interpretation skills in various professional settings. Candidates will receive training to enhance their interpreting skills, with opportunities for career advancement. This role contributes to overcoming communication barriers, making a significant impact in many people's lives.

Benefits

Four weeks of remote training

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Work from Home experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a language assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver superior consecutive interpretations using ASL.
• Assist clients in communicating effectively in various situations.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service practices.

Skills

Professional proficiency in ASL

Bilingual customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows or Mac computer

Wired headset

Broadband direct modem connection

Job description

TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job…
Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.

TransPerfect Connect (TPC) is looking for American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters at all levels with demonstrated experience utilizing their bilingual skills in a professional setting. We will train you to start your career path as an Over Phone Interpreter.

Candidates must be fluent in ASL and aspire to be fantastic advocates for our end clients, utilizing their newly learned talents to deliver superior consecutive interpretations. So, whether you’re helping a patient communicate with their doctor or assisting a family in securing a loan with a bank, we want someone excited about using their language abilities to help others.

Required work tools to Work from Home

• A Windows or Mac computer (8GB RAM or higher) With a min 2GHz processor and a CPU no more than 5 years old
• Wired headset (not a wireless headset)
• Broadband direct Modem cable connection (high-speed Internet connection)
• At least Windows 10 or OS X Yosemite
• A quiet workspace/home office with no distractions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Work from Home experience
• Professional proficiency in ASL at an above-average level
• Ability to pass a language assessment
• Bilingual customer service experience

Training

We provide all ASL Interpreters with four weeks of remote/online training with a dedicated Trainer. The program is not only intended to teach various interpretation and listening skills, but to also expand our applicant’s knowledge of industry-specific terms and protocols. Applicants complete their training once they hold successful practice sessions with experienced interpreters.

After training, ASL Interpreters will be expected to demonstrate excellent customer service practices, communicate all information clearly and accurately, and adhere to work requirements. Successful Interpreters will have the opportunity to learn new subject matter, become qualified to service more challenging call types, and advance their careers.

Why Be An Interpreter With TransPerfect?

TransPerfect Connect is the world's leading provider of interpreting solutions. Because of this achievement, some of the most prestigious brands and organizations in the world are partnered with TransPerfect Connect, giving you the experience and opportunity to be on the front line for these corporations.

But at the end of the day, what this position gives you is the chance to make a difference. To make a difference to the tens of millions of people that don’t have the ability to communicate freely. To make a difference in your own life, as the interpretation industry is growing faster and faster each and every year. To make a difference for your future, as many of our former interpreters are now in managerial and supervisory roles. In addition, multiple Career Advancements with our global company.

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.