Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Charlotte, NC

Sorenson Communications; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to connecting people through communication access. As a Sign Language Interpreter, you will play a vital role in bridging conversations between Deaf and hearing individuals, ensuring clarity and understanding in every interaction. This part-time position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to enhance your interpreting skills through continued education. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this established industry leader provides a supportive environment where your contributions make a significant impact. If you're passionate about facilitating communication and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Premium Shifts

CEUs

Certification Reimbursement

401K Plans

Resiliency Resources

Transfer Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to pass required skills assessment and work in a dynamic environment.
• Interpreter certification and 3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively interpret between ASL and spoken English.
• Maintain compliance with licensure and certification requirements.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Customer Service

Technical Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Charlotte, NC

Pay: $25.00 - $60.00 / hour

Location: Charlotte, NC

Employment type: Part-Time

Job Description

Req#: SIGNL007128

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).

Benefits of interpreting with Sorenson:

• 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
• 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

A successful candidate will have:

• 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

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
• 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
• Possess the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly regulated environment
• 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Diploma

Experience

Preferred: Interpreting experience (previous VRS experience preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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