Sign Language Interpreter - Community and VRI

Interpreter Job Responsibilities

• Provide effective video remote interpreting, and on-site interpreting for consumers
• Support and model the company’s mission and values
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a respectful and professional attitude with customers and colleagues
• Exhibit professional behavior at all times including punctuality and preparedness for shifts, respectful and collaborative interaction with colleagues and supervisors, and timely and accurate record keeping
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined by the company and all FCC regulations
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies
• Multi-task between interpreting effectively and utilizing video-based technology
• Participate in company-sponsored training for Professional Development
• Exhibit the ability to meet performance expectations with minimal supervision
• Possess the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in all settings
• Able to independently travel

Interpreter Qualifications / Skills

• Must have a valid and current NAD IV/V; BEI Advanced or Master; TX BEI 3, 4 or 5; MI BEI 2 or 3; or RID certification
• Fluent ASL and spoken English language skills
• Able to provide accurate interpretation
• Understanding of Deaf culture
• Thorough knowledge of and adherence to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct

Qualifications / Experience Requirements

• Three (3) years of professional interpreting experience (preferred)
• Possess, as applicable, state licensure or credential requirements
• Must have a secure lockable room
• Must be able to work 15 hours of VRI per six weeks
• Must have bandwidth of at least 1Mbps with uninterrupted video streaming quality
• Must be able to provide own computer equipment; a laptop will suffice. MacBook Air, Chromebooks and AMD processors are not approved.
• Must attend and successfully complete a 4 hour New Hire Training

Work Environment

• Must be able to work 15 hours of VRI per six weeks
• Must have bandwidth of at least 1Mbps with uninterrupted video streaming quality
• Must have a secure lockable room
• Must be able to provide own computer equipment; a laptop will suffice. MacBook Air, Chromebooks and AMD processors are not approved.
• Must attend and successfully complete a 4 hour New Hire Training

Pay

Pay Range: $15.74-$65 (based on location, education, certifications, and interpreter specialties)

Position Details

• Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time: Sitting, standing and walking (95-100%) Keyboarding (40-60%) Viewing computer monitor, videophone, and cell phone (40-60%) Lifting computers and other equipment.
• Position may require some travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purple Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.