Salary Range: $25-$60 (depending on location, education, and certifications)
Location: Remote in Missouri (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 on 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
- 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 handle other computer components
- Regular and predictable attendance
Remote At Home Positions Only:
- Home residence 35+ miles from a Sorenson Interpreting Center required
- Have a dedicated, lockable room in your home for VRS
- Have or have the ability to get high-speed internet with a hardline connection (minimum of 10 Mbps upload and download)
- Able to work at minimum 15 hours per week and maintain a flexible work schedule 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/). We are seeking interpreters to provide Sign-to-Voice and Voice-to-Sign interpreting services. Part-time positions are available in the US and Canada.
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
- Demonstrate full compliance with Sorenson Communications attendance policy
- Accurately complete assigned tasks/duties, projects, and paperwork promptly and within guidelines
- Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet VRS industry demands
- Quickly learn and implement new technologies
- Work effectively in a team environment, supporting colleagues
- Work effectively under oversight, including call monitoring, mentoring, and evaluations
- Work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
- Enhance skills through continued education and training
- Willingness to undertake additional duties and assignments regularly
About Us:
- Sorenson Communications is dedicated to connecting people through 24/7/365 communication access. We rely on innovative technology to deliver accurate conversations, driven by our passion, care, and commitment. Our employees are proud to facilitate human interactions and create meaningful connections.
- We offer Video Relay Service (VRS) for Deaf individuals using ASL and for hearing people, providing communication options in ASL, spoken English, or Spanish. We also offer onsite and remote interpreting services between English and other languages.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Sorenson Communications is an EOE, Disability/Age Employer.
Qualifications
Education: Diploma of High School (required)
Experience: 3 years interpreting experience (previous VRS experience preferred) (preferred)
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