Field Installer/Trainer
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) to educate customers on how to use their Video Relay Service device.
- Responsible for traveling to customer homes and businesses performing VRS training, service calls and new installations of Sorenson equipment in their assigned area.
- Educate new and existing customers on how to use the features & the benefits of SVRS services and products.
- Participate in events with the Sales/Outreach and Marketing groups at educating institutions, customers and organizations as to the benefits of Sorenson VRS.
- Participate in seminar and training sessions with deaf constituents on using Sorenson services to communicate with hearing constituents.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Extensive experience in installing Sorenson VRS equipment, providing customer service and be expert in all types of videophone and network installations including T1, DSL and High-Speed Cable Internet.
- Must also have excellent written and ASL communication skills.
- Have daily access to own transportation; be willing and able to provide required documentation including insurance, registration, etc.
- Be willing and able to travel long distances by automobile or airplane and stay overnight.
- Have & maintain personal high speed Internet connection at place of residence.
- Must have Sorenson Communications selected as their default provider (with an active Local Number) for work VP and mobile devices.
- Have understanding of firewalls and be able to work successfully with IT and Network Administrators to open the required ports for Sorenson's equipment.
- Fluent in American Sign Language.
Travel Requirements
Local Daily Travel Requirements: 50-75%
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Must be a team player and have a positive attitude.
- Able to lift 50 pounds and sit for long periods of time.
Disclaimer
This position has access to highly confidential, sensitive information relating to the employees, customers, and technologies of Sorenson Communications and CaptionCall. It is essential that applicant possess the requisite integrity to maintain the information in strictest confidence.
Company Summary
Our Mission…Harnessing the power of language, we connect diverse people and enrich the human experience. Our Vision…To provide global language services that expand opportunities, nurture belonging, and empower the world to connect beyond words. As one of the world’s leading language services providers, Sorenson combines patented technology with human-centric solutions. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for underrepresented people through communication solutions for all: call captioning and video relay services, over-video and in-person sign language and spoken language interpreting, translation, real-time captioning, and post-production language services. Sorenson’s impact vision and plan extends to supporting employment opportunities for diverse employees, customers, and communities. As a minority-owned company, we are committed to expanding opportunities for underserved communities while promoting an inclusive workplace for our own employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CaptionCall and Sorenson Communications are an EOE, Disability/Age Employer.