Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time - Remote California

Sorenson Communications, LLC; California (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading remote service firm is seeking part-time Sign Language Interpreters for Video Relay Services. Candidates will engage in ASL to spoken English interpretations and must be able to work on a flexible schedule while ensuring compliance with professional standards. The role offers competitive pay and various benefits including scheduling flexibility and ongoing certification opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Premium shifts offered

401K plans with employer contribution

Opportunity for annual certification reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience working as an interpreter preferred.
• Ability to work 15+ hours a week with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Effectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English.
• Maintain compliance with national, state, or local licensure and certification.

Skills

Ability to pass required skills assessment

Customer service focused

Troubleshooting technical issues

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's or bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time - Remote California

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

Location: Remote in California (Permanent At home)

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 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

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

Remote At Home Positions Only:

• Home residence 35+ miles from a Sorenson Interpreting Center required
• Have dedicated, lockable room in your home for VRS
• Have or have the ability to get high speed internet with a hardline connection (minimum of 10mbps upload and download)
• Able to work at minimum 15 hours per week and maintain a flexible work schedule in order to meet the demands of the VRS industry
• Occasional travel may be required

Job Snapshot:

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. Part-time positions are available in the US and in Canada.

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
• 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. 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.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Required

Diploma or better in High School or related field.

Experience

Preferred

3 years:

3 years:

Interpreting experience (previous VRS experience preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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