Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Full Time - San Antonio, Texas

Sorenson Communications, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sign Language Interpreter, where your skills will bridge communication gaps for Deaf and hearing individuals. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be responsible for interpreting between American Sign Language and spoken English while adhering to industry standards and regulations. Enjoy a range of benefits, including paid time off, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive health insurance. If you are passionate about facilitating connections and enhancing relationships through communication, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

401K plans with employer contribution

Opportunity for certification reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret between ASL and spoken English effectively.
• 3 years’ experience as an interpreter preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between ASL and spoken English while ensuring compliance.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet industry demands.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Customer Service

Technical Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Full Time

Job Category: Interpreting

Requisition Number: SIGNL009099

Posted: February 20, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

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

Details:

• The Full time 32 hour a week position will require that hours be worked Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm MST.
• This position will require that 100% of the required 32 hours are worked in VRS. Anything worked above 32 hours can be worked in other job codes.
• Those selected will be required to remain in their FT position for one year. (Cannot move to PT until the year is up).
• Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 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
• 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

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
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of the VRS industry
• Work effectively in a team environment; receive support from and provide support to colleagues
• 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.