Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time - Houston, Texas

Sorenson Communications, LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shifts

Earn CEU’s

Certification reimbursement up to 100%

401K with employer contribution

No scripts

Transfer and visiting interpreter toUS

Skills assessment

Job summary

Sorenson Communications, LLC is seeking a part-time Sign Language Interpreter for VRS in Houston, TX. The role requires interpreting between ASL and spoken English, with shifts Mon-Sat 7am-7pm MT and a minimum of 10 interpreting hours per month.

Salary ranges from $25 to $60 per hour, depending on location, education, and certifications. Eligible for premium shifts, CEUs, and 401K; reassignment opportunities across US centers may exist.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Interpreter certification may be required by local regulations.
• 3 years of interpreting experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between ASL and spoken English.
• Comply with licensure and certification requirements.
• Adhere to Sorenson standards, FCC regulations, and RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain attendance in line with company policy.
• Be flexible to meet VRS industry demands and work schedule.

Skills

ASL interpretation

English proficiency

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time - Houston, Texas

Job Category: Interpreting

Requisition Number: SIGNL010100

• Part-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Houston, TX 77042, USA

Description

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

Location: Houston, TX (In Center)

Hours Requirement: 10 hours minimum of interpreting services required per month (at leaderships 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
• 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 (as required by local regulations)
• 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 (http://www.sorensonvrs.com/). 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, 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
• 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 on-going 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.
• Sorenson Communications, LLC. offers Video Relay Service (VRS), which gives Deaf, 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 or better in High School or related field.

Experience

Preferred

3 years:

Interpreting experience (previous VRS experience preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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