Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time - Long Island, New York

Sorenson Communications, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative firm dedicated to connecting people through communication. As a Sign Language Interpreter, you'll play a vital role in facilitating conversations between Deaf and hearing individuals, utilizing your skills in American Sign Language and customer service. This part-time position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional development, including certification reimbursement. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to enhance your interpreting skills while being part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Premium Shifts

CEU Opportunities

Certification Reimbursement

401K Plans with Employer Contribution

No Scripts

Transfer Opportunities Across US and Canada

Qualifications

• Ability to pass required skills assessment and work in a fast-paced environment.
• 3 years of experience as an interpreter preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between ASL and spoken English effectively.
• Maintain compliance with licensure and certification requirements.
• Accurately complete tasks and enhance interpreting skills through training.

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 - Part Time

Job Category: Interpreting

Requisition Number: SIGNL009214

• Posted: February 24, 2025
• Part-Time

Locations

Location: Long Island, NY

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

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)

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
• 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)
• 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, 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
• 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 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. 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, 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.